GrantPostedDiscretionary

Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Community Living and Participation

Administration for Community Living
HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-ARCP-0202
Application Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
36 days left
Days Remaining
36
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$250,000
Total Program Funding
$250,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a grant opportunity through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program focused on Community Living and Participation. This program aims to enhance the capacity for high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by providing advanced training and experience to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees, including those with disabilities, at eligible institutions of higher education. The grant, with a total funding amount of $250,000, will support a 36-month project period, and applications are due by April 13, 2026, with a letter of intent requested by March 17, 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to Courtney Ward-Sutton at Courtney.Ward-Sutton@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education
Additional Eligibility Information

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Grant Documents

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AI Summary
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a grant opportunity through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program – Community Living and Participation (HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-ARCP-0202). This program aims to increase the capacity for high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by providing advanced training to researchers with doctorates or similar advanced degrees at institutions of higher education. The grants will support recruitment of qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and provide multidisciplinary training, research experience, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. The estimated total funding is $250,000 for one award, with a 36-month project period. Applications are due by April 13, 2026, with a letter of intent requested by March 17, 2026. Key application components include a project narrative (limited to 40 pages), work plan, vitae/biosketches, budget narrative/justification, and letters of commitment. Applicants must ensure accessibility of materials and comply with federal regulations, including SAM registration and specific budget guidelines, such as an 8% indirect cost rate cap for training awards.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedFeb 10, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 30, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$250,000
Award Floor
$245,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$250,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Administration for Community Living(HHS-ACL)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Grant

CFDA Numbers

93.433

Official Sources