The NPRC will serve as the nation’s go‑to source for trusted information, real‑time help, community capacity‑building, and peer support and community-based resources that promote independence and participation. The NPRC will advance independence, informed choice, and full participation in community life for individuals living with paralysis. The NPRC will improve the health and quality of life of people living with paralysis by reducing environmental, social, and systemic barriers to health and community living. The program will also strengthen community capacity through competitive subawards and tracks progress through performance measures and a public dashboard. 

Government

• State governments
• Special district governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Business

• Small businesses
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts
• Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)