Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACL NIDILRR DP 0141
Apply for HHS 2016 ACL NIDILRR DP 0141
- The HHS-ACL in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment of Individuals with Disabilities (Development)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.433.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2016 and posted on Mar 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment of Individuals with Disabilities (Development) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). It sits within NIDILRRs broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, which supports applied work intended to strengthen disability-related services and outcomes in real-world settings. The overall DRRP mission is wide-ranging: it funds research, demonstrations, training, and related efforts (including international activities) that lead to better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that promote full inclusion and integration into society. That includes improvements in employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency, with a particular emphasis on people with the most severe disabilities. The program is also explicitly tied to improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
This specific competition is focused on employment, and it is framed as a development priority rather than a traditional research-only project. Applicants are expected to propose a development project aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. In NIDILRR terms, a development project is not just producing a report or generating new findings; it is the practical translation of existing research knowledge into tangible outputs that people can use. The notice makes this concrete by emphasizing the creation of materials, devices, systems, or methods that benefit the target population, and it specifically calls out design and development activities such as building prototypes and establishing processes. In other words, proposals should be oriented toward producing something usable and implementable that can help increase employment participation, retention, advancement, or overall employment success for people with disabilities.
The opportunity is described as field-initiated, meaning applicants can define and justify the particular employment-related problem they are tackling and the development approach they will use, as long as the work clearly aligns with the employment domain and the development emphasis. While this posting highlights development, NIDILRR notes that field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment domain may include research projects, development projects, or a combination, depending on peer review rankings. That signals some flexibility in how applicants structure their work, but the central requirement for this priority remains that the proposed project must be a development effort designed to improve employment outcomes.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development under CFDA 93.433. The award ceiling listed is $500,000. The posting indicates an expectation of 1 award for this specific listing, even though the narrative also states that NIDILRR plans to make two field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment domain overall; that usually implies multiple related competitions or that total awards across the domain may span more than one notice. Applications were due May 24, 2016 (original and current closing date match), and the opportunity was created and posted on March 25, 2016.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that typically carry out applied disability and rehabilitation work. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The listing also includes an “Others” category with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement.
Taken together, this opportunity is best understood as funding for practical, employment-focused innovation in disability and rehabilitation: taking what is already known from prior research and turning it into implementable tools, processes, or technologies that can measurably improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities, particularly those facing the most significant barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment of Individuals with Disabilities (Development).
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
How does this opportunity fit within NIDILRR's larger programs?
It sits within NIDILRR's broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, which supports applied work intended to strengthen disability-related services and outcomes in real-world settings.
What is the overall mission of the DRRP program?
The DRRP mission is wide-ranging and supports research, demonstrations, training, and related efforts (including international activities) that lead to better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that promote full inclusion and integration into society. The mission includes improvements in employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular emphasis on people with the most severe disabilities.
Is this funding connected to any specific federal law?
Yes. The program is explicitly tied to improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What is the focus of this specific competition?
This competition is focused on employment and is framed as a development priority rather than a traditional research-only project. The project must be a development effort designed to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
What does "development project" mean in NIDILRR terms?
A development project is the practical translation of existing research knowledge into tangible outputs that people can use. It is not limited to producing a report or generating new findings. The notice emphasizes outputs such as materials, devices, systems, or methods that benefit the target population and calls out design and development activities like building prototypes and establishing processes.
What kinds of outcomes should a proposed project aim to improve?
Projects should be oriented toward improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities, including helping to increase employment participation, retention, advancement, or overall employment success.
Does the opportunity allow applicants to choose the specific employment problem they want to address?
Yes. The opportunity is described as field-initiated, meaning applicants can define and justify the particular employment-related problem they will tackle and the development approach they will use, as long as the work clearly aligns with the employment domain and the development emphasis.
Is the project required to be development-only, or can it include research?
The posting emphasizes development, but NIDILRR notes that field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment domain may include research projects, development projects, or a combination, depending on peer review rankings. Even so, for this specific priority, the central requirement remains that the proposed project must be a development effort designed to improve employment outcomes.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category and CFDA number listed?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The CFDA number listed is 93.433.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $500,000.
How many awards are expected under this listing?
The posting indicates an expectation of 1 award for this specific listing. The narrative also states that NIDILRR plans to make two field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment domain overall, which typically implies multiple related competitions or that total awards across the domain may span more than one notice.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 25, 2016. Applications were due on May 24, 2016 (the original and current closing dates match).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that carry out applied disability and rehabilitation work. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- Local governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The listing includes an "Others" category with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement.
What types of deliverables are encouraged by this notice?
The notice emphasizes practical outputs that can be used in real-world settings, such as materials, devices, systems, methods, along with development activities like prototype building and process establishment.
What is the target population for the work?
The work is intended to benefit individuals with disabilities, with the broader DRRP mission placing particular emphasis on people with the most severe disabilities.
What is the main purpose of this funding in plain terms?
This opportunity supports practical, employment-focused innovation in disability and rehabilitation: taking what is already known from prior research and turning it into implementable tools, processes, or technologies that can measurably improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities, particularly those facing the most significant barriers.
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