The Administration for Community Living is offering a grant opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program for the establishment of a Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating knowledge and developing methods that improve independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with significant support needs. The selected project will collaborate with existing Model System grantees to produce systematic reviews, disseminate research findings, and provide training in knowledge translation. The grant has an award ceiling of $850,000 and a project period of 60 months, with applications due by April 16, 2026. For further information, interested applicants can contact Linda Vo at (202) 795-7431 or via email at linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov.

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The purpose of NIDILRR&apos;s Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) grants is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating knowledge or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially those with the greatest support needs. Under this particular opportunity, a DRRP must conduct knowledge translation and related activities in collaboration with the Burn Model System, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System grantees. Specifically, the MSKTC will be required to collaborate with the model system centers to produce and promote systematic reviews of existing research and information products for SCI, TBI, and Burn; identify and implement effective strategies for disseminating SCI, TBI, and Burn Model System programs&#8217; research findings; serve as the central resource for the Model System programs&apos; knowledge and product dissemination; and provide training and technical assistance in knowledge translation for the Model System grantees. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

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