Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Projects for Translating the Findings and Products of Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Development into Practice
ID: 355457Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$245K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355457

Additional Information

https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering grants under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, aimed at translating findings from disability and rehabilitation research into practical applications. The initiative seeks to enhance the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating new knowledge and developing methods that improve health, community living, and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with the greatest support needs. A total of five grants, each with a budget of up to $250,000 over a 60-month period, will be awarded, with applications due by March 17, 2025. Interested applicants must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their proposals electronically through Grants.gov, including a detailed project narrative, budget justification, and data management plan. For further inquiries, contact Linda Vo at linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov
    Files
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    Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPKT-0114-1.pdf
    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering funding under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, specifically for projects aimed at translating findings from NIDILRR-sponsored research into practical applications. This initiative targets the improvement of outcomes for individuals with disabilities through practical knowledge translation. A total of five grants are available for Fiscal Year 2025, each with a budget of $250,000 over a five-year period. Grantees are required to develop and execute knowledge translation plans, collaborating with individuals with disabilities and relevant stakeholders. Applications must include a comprehensive project narrative, budget justification, and a data management plan. Key criteria for evaluation include the importance of the problem, responsiveness to established priorities, design effectiveness of utilization and dissemination activities, collaboration quality, and evaluation plans. To apply, potential recipients must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their applications electronically through Grants.gov by the due date of March 17, 2025. The overarching goal of this funding opportunity is to enhance the practical implementation of disability research findings to support community living and employment for individuals with disabilities.
    PKG00289484-instructions-1.pdf
    The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is seeking applicants for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program, focused on translating disability research into practical application. Up to five grants, totaling $1,250,000, will be awarded for projects that enhance the effectiveness of services under the Rehabilitation Act. Each grant spans 60 months, with a maximum budget of $250,000 per year. Successful applicants will engage in knowledge translation activities to promote the use of findings from NIDILRR-sponsored research, targeting improved community living, health, and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Key project elements include identifying applicable research findings, developing knowledge translation plans, evaluating implementation success, and ensuring accessibility per Section 508. All proposals must adhere to specified submission guidelines, including a detailed budget narrative, project narrative, and data management plan. The deadline for letters of intent is January 10, 2025, and applications must be submitted by March 17, 2025. This initiative aims to support research application to real-world contexts, particularly benefiting historically underserved communities.
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