This grant is for projects that aim to improve services for people with disabilities by generating new knowledge or developing new methods and technologies. The focus is on helping people live independently and find employment. The project will work with existing centers focused on burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries to share research findings and provide training.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and government entities, that are interested in improving disability services through research and collaboration with specialized centers.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not collaborating with the specified model system centers
- Not focusing on knowledge translation activities
- Lack of experience in disability and rehabilitation research
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Collaboration plan with model system centers
- Budget plan for 60-month project
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Past experience in similar projects
- Research dissemination strategy
- Training and technical assistance plan
Cautions
- Must collaborate with specific model system centers
- Project period is 60 months, requiring long-term commitment
- Strict focus on knowledge translation and dissemination
- Limited funding range
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, individuals, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, city or township governments, and unrestricted applicants.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and government entities, that are interested in improving disability services through research and collaboration with specialized centers.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not collaborating with the specified model system centers
- Not focusing on knowledge translation activities
- Lack of experience in disability and rehabilitation research
- Ineligible organization type
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to conduct research, develop new methods and technologies, collaborate with model system centers, disseminate research findings, and provide training and technical assistance related to disability and rehabilitation.
Total Program Funding
$850,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 29, 2026(36 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify organizational eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Plan collaboration with model system centers
- Prepare a detailed budget for the project
- Draft a research dissemination strategy
- Outline a training and technical assistance plan
- Gather necessary organizational documents