Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Information and Communication Technologies Access
ID: 349390Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$920K - $925K

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/349390

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a grant opportunity under the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program, specifically focusing on enhancing access to information and communication technologies for individuals with disabilities. The primary objective of this grant is to conduct advanced engineering research and development of innovative technologies aimed at solving rehabilitation challenges and removing environmental barriers, thereby improving service effectiveness under the Rehabilitation Act. This initiative is crucial for fostering the production and distribution of new technologies in the private sector and providing training opportunities to facilitate service delivery system changes. The estimated funding amount for this grant is $925,000, with a project period of 60 months, and applications must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2024, to be considered. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Thomas Corfman at Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov
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