This grant is designed to support projects that improve community living and participation for people with disabilities. Applicants should focus on development projects that use research insights to create practical tools, models, or devices that benefit this community.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals who are interested in developing projects to enhance community living for individuals with disabilities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Incomplete application
- Failure to meet deadline
- Proposed project not focused on community living and participation
- Budget exceeds $500,000
- Lack of demonstrated understanding of research insights
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Research insights documentation
- Organizational information
- Proof of eligibility
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Past performance documentation (if applicable)
- Staff resumes or CVs
Cautions
- Ensure the project aligns with the community living and participation focus.
- Adhere strictly to budget limits.
- Prepare for a competitive peer review process.
- Be ready to demonstrate how research insights will be applied.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, individuals, public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and any other unrestricted entities.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals who are interested in developing projects to enhance community living for individuals with disabilities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Incomplete application
- Failure to meet deadline
- Proposed project not focused on community living and participation
- Budget exceeds $500,000
- Lack of demonstrated understanding of research insights
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop models, methods, tools, applications, and devices that improve community living for individuals with disabilities. This includes designing and developing prototypes and processes.
Total Program Funding
$500,000
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 5, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility requirements
- Develop a project proposal focused on community living and participation
- Prepare a detailed budget within $495,000 - $500,000
- Gather documentation of research insights
- Complete federal grant system registrations
- Submit application by August 5, 2026