Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Healthcare Policy and Disability
ID: 355464Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$595K - $600K

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/355464

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a funding opportunity through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, aimed at researching the impacts of healthcare policy on individuals with disabilities. The primary objective is to generate new knowledge regarding how evolving healthcare policies affect health, community participation, and employment outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities. This initiative underscores the importance of addressing disparities faced by people with disabilities and enhancing their quality of life through improved understanding and implementation of healthcare policies. The total funding available for this grant is $600,000, to be awarded over a five-year project period, with applications due by March 25, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of intent by February 21, 2025, and can reach out to Amanda Reichard at amanda.reichard@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amanda.reichard@acl.hhs.gov
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    Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0116-1.pdf
    The Administration for Community Living's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research has issued a funding opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, focusing on research related to healthcare policy and disability. The goal is to generate knowledge about the impact of healthcare policies on health, community participation, and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The cash grant totals $600,000 over a project period of five years, with applications due by March 25, 2025. Proposals are expected to investigate the relationship between healthcare policies and outcomes for underserved populations, particularly racial and ethnic minorities, and require knowledge translation activities for effective dissemination of findings. Applicants do not need to provide cost sharing or matching funds, but non-federal resources may be included voluntarily. Review criteria will focus on the significance of the problem, research design, dissemination and utilization plans, project staff qualifications, and resource adequacy. The anticipated start date for successful applications is September 1, 2025. The funding underscores a commitment to address disparities faced by people with disabilities and enhance overall quality of life through improved healthcare policy understanding and implementation.
    PKG00290196-instructions-1.pdf
    The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is soliciting proposals for its Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program focused on healthcare policy impacts on people with disabilities. The goal is to generate knowledge surrounding the discretionary effects of evolving healthcare policies on the health, community participation, and employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities, particularly among diverse racial and ethnic groups. The funding opportunity includes a total of $600,000 for one awarded grant over a five-year period, with applications due by March 25, 2025. Research proposals must address specific criteria, including engaging individuals with disabilities in research design, conducting relevant methodology stages, and producing healthcare policy briefs each year. A letter of intent is encouraged by February 21, 2025. Applications must comply with federal policies and standards, including accessibility requirements and protection of human subjects. The review process will focus on the importance of the proposed research, design of research and dissemination activities, project staff qualifications, and resource adequacy. Successful applications will receive timely award notices prior to the project start date of September 1, 2025.
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