Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) - Development
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a grant opportunity through the Field Initiated Projects Program for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) aimed at enhancing the capacity of minority entities to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research. This program seeks to maximize the inclusion, employment, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, particularly those with the greatest support needs. Eligible applicants include minority entities and Indian tribes, with awards ranging from $245,000 to $250,000 over a 36-month project period. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically via grants.gov by April 13, 2026, with a letter of intent due by March 17, 2026. For further details, applicants can contact Shelley Reeves at shelley.reeves@acl.hhs.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Parties eligible to apply for FIP - MSI grants are limited to minority entities and Indian Tribes as authorized by Section 21 (b)(2)(A) of the Rehabilitation Act. A minority entity is defined as a Historically Black College or University (HCBU) (a part B institution, as defined in Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another IHE whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. NIDILRR is especially interested in applications from individual minority entities that have historically been underrepresented in the Federal research arena. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.