This grant is for research centers focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It's a special opportunity for certain research centers to apply for funding to advance the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of IDD. The grant supports centers that have a multidisciplinary approach and includes specific research projects and core facilities to support IDD-related research.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs) that were previously funded under specific past opportunities (RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009). These centers must have a multidisciplinary program and meet certain research and community engagement criteria.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not previously funded under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009
- Lack of a multidisciplinary program
- Failure to include 3-4 core facilities
- Not having 2-3 specific research projects
- Inadequate community outreach plans
What You May Need
- Proof of previous funding under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009
- Detailed description of multidisciplinary program
- Plans for 3-4 core facilities
- Descriptions of 2-3 specific research projects
- Community outreach and engagement plans
- Peer-reviewed research proposals
- Budget proposal up to $800,000
- NIH peer-review compliance documentation
Cautions
- Limited to previously funded IDDRCs
- Requires a multidisciplinary approach
- Must include community outreach plans
- Peer review process is highly competitive
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs) that have previously been funded under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009. These centers must have a multidisciplinary program and meet specific research and community engagement criteria.
Overview
This grant is specifically for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRCs) that were previously funded under specific past opportunities (RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009). These centers must have a multidisciplinary program and meet certain research and community engagement criteria.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not previously funded under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009
- Lack of a multidisciplinary program
- Failure to include 3-4 core facilities
- Not having 2-3 specific research projects
- Inadequate community outreach plans
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support core facilities and specific research projects related to IDD. This includes interdisciplinary and translational research, community outreach, and engagement activities. The majority of funding for outside projects should come from other sources.
Total Program Funding
$18,000,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 2, 2026(94 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on past funding
- Develop a multidisciplinary research program plan
- Prepare detailed descriptions of core facilities
- Outline 2-3 specific research projects
- Draft community outreach and engagement strategies
- Compile necessary peer-reviewed research proposals
- Create a comprehensive budget proposal
- Ensure compliance with NIH peer-review requirements