Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACL NIDILRR DPGE 0355
This grant opportunity, titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP): Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Community Living (Development)," is a discretionary grant competition run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), specifically the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). It sits within NIDILRR's broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, which supports applied research and development intended to improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities.
The overall purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and carry out research, demonstrations, training, and related activities (including international work when relevant) that lead to improved methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The long-term aim is to maximize full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into society, including employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency. A key theme is improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), with particular attention to the needs of individuals with the most severe disabilities.
Under this specific priority, applicants are expected to propose a development-focused project centered on technology solutions that strengthen assistive technology and, as a result, improve independence and community living outcomes for people with disabilities. While the priority is framed around development, the competition explicitly invites both research and development applications, and final awards may include research projects, development projects, or a mix, based on peer review rankings. The opportunity also notes a particular emphasis on seniors with disabilities, signaling that proposals that directly address aging-related disability needs, barriers, and real-life contexts for older adults living in the community may be especially responsive to the intent of the competition.
Funding is structured around a 36-month performance period, with a maximum total award (ceiling) of $1,333,332 per project. Applicants must submit a detailed budget covering the full three-year period and also provide three separate annual budgets, each capped at $444,444. The opportunity anticipates making up to three awards under the competition in the narrative description, though the source data also lists an expected awards figure of 2; in practice, applicants would generally plan as if up to three could be made, understanding the final number depends on available funds and application quality.
A wide range of organizations are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include state, county, and municipal governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as allowed under the additional eligibility language in the full announcement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is science and technology and other research and development. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.433, and the funding opportunity number is HHS-2019-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0355.
Key administrative details provided include an original closing date of June 17, 2019, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the application deadline. The opportunity record indicates a creation date of April 18, 2019. Overall, the competition is designed to push forward practical, usable assistive technology innovations that can make daily living, participation, and community inclusion more achievable, with a strong signal that proposals benefiting older adults with disabilities are particularly aligned with the focus of this funding.Apply for HHS 2019 ACL NIDILRR DPGE 0355
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP): Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Community Living (Development)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.433.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 18, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2019 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,333,332.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP): Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Community Living (Development)."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), specifically the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
What program does this funding opportunity fall under?
This competition sits within NIDILRR's broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, which supports applied research and development intended to improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities.
What is the overall purpose of the DRRP program?
The DRRP program is intended to plan and carry out research, demonstrations, training, and related activities (including international work when relevant) that lead to improved methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies.
What long-term outcomes is the DRRP program trying to achieve?
The long-term aim is to maximize full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into society, including employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency.
How does this opportunity relate to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
A key theme is improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), with particular attention to the needs of individuals with the most severe disabilities.
What is the specific focus of this priority?
Applicants are expected to propose a development-focused project centered on technology solutions that strengthen assistive technology and, as a result, improve independence and community living outcomes for people with disabilities.
Is this competition only for development projects, or are research projects allowed too?
Although the priority is framed around development, the competition explicitly invites both research and development applications. Final awards may include research projects, development projects, or a mix, depending on peer review rankings.
Is there a population emphasis mentioned in the opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity notes a particular emphasis on seniors with disabilities. Proposals that directly address aging-related disability needs, barriers, and real-life contexts for older adults living in the community may be especially aligned with the intent of the competition.
What is the performance period for an award?
The performance period is 36 months (three years).
What is the maximum total funding amount (award ceiling) per project?
The maximum total award amount per project is $1,333,332 for the full 36-month period.
Are there annual budget caps, and how should the budget be presented?
Yes. Applicants must submit a detailed budget covering the full three-year period and also provide three separate annual budgets. Each annual budget is capped at $444,444.
How many awards does the funding opportunity expect to make?
The narrative description anticipates making up to three awards. The source data also lists an expected awards figure of 2. The final number depends on available funds and application quality.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of organizations are eligible, including state, county, and municipal governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other entities as allowed under the additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.433.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2019-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0355.
What was the application closing date and submission deadline time?
The original closing date was June 17, 2019. Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the application deadline.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record indicates a creation date of April 18, 2019.
What kind of results is this competition designed to encourage?
The competition is designed to push forward practical, usable assistive technology innovations that can make daily living, participation, and community inclusion more achievable, with a strong signal that proposals benefiting older adults with disabilities are particularly aligned with the focus of this funding.
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