This grant is for research projects focusing on building resilience and improving mental health outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries. It's a three-year project with funding up to $700,000. The goal is to support studies that can lead to better mental health and coping strategies for individuals with these injuries.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including small businesses, higher education institutions, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), tribal organizations, and various levels of government. If your organization is involved in research, especially related to health and resilience, this could be a good fit.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in research
- Entities not focused on spinal cord injury research
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Budget plan for 36 months
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Organizational background information
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
- Resumes of key personnel
- Project timeline
- Data management plan
- Evidence of past research success
Cautions
- Ensure your research aligns with the focus on resilience and mental health.
- Be prepared for a competitive application process.
- Strict adherence to budget and project period is required.
- Make sure all documentation is complete and accurate.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include small businesses, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including small businesses, higher education institutions, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), tribal organizations, and various levels of government. If your organization is involved in research, especially related to health and resilience, this could be a good fit.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in research
- Entities not focused on spinal cord injury research
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support research activities, including personnel costs, equipment, materials, and other expenses directly related to the project. The focus should be on resilience and mental health outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries.
Total Program Funding
$700,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 5, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jul 6, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility of your organization
- Prepare a detailed research proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather organizational documentation
- Collect resumes of key personnel
- Draft a project timeline
- Plan for data management
- Submit application by the deadline