Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACL NIDILRR DP 0140
Apply for HHS 2016 ACL NIDILRR DP 0140
- 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 (Research)" 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 (Research) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and its National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). It sits within NIDILRRs broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program and is focused on building practical, evidence-based knowledge that improves the lives of people with disabilities, with a specific emphasis in this competition on employment outcomes.
At its core, the program is designed to support rigorous research and related activities that lead to better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The larger mission is to maximize full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities in society, including stronger participation in the workforce, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, particularly for individuals with the most severe disabilities. The opportunity is also explicitly tied to strengthening the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, meaning the work funded is expected to connect to real-world rehabilitation systems and service delivery, not just academic theory.
For this specific DRRP priority, applicants are required to propose a research project aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The announcement makes clear that the work must be structured as research in the formal sense: the grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and then conduct an intensive, systematic study. The expected endpoint is either the creation of new or full scientific knowledge, or a stronger understanding of the employment-related issue being studied. In practice, that means proposals should be grounded in a clear research design and should aim to produce findings that can inform programs, policies, tools, interventions, or practices that help people with disabilities obtain, retain, or advance in employment.
This competition is described as the funding opportunity for field-initiated DRRP research projects in the employment domain. "Field-initiated" signals that NIDILRR is not prescribing a single intervention or method; instead, applicants propose their own ideas within the employment focus, and awards are made based on merit review. The notice also indicates that NIDILRR expected to make awards in this employment research area and that the final slate could include research projects, development projects, or a mix, depending on how applications rank in peer review. In other words, strong proposals might be purely research-focused, purely development-focused, or combine research and development elements, as long as they meet the priority and are competitive under peer review.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-DP-0140 and CFDA 93.433, categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with the funding instrument being a grant. The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special districts), 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, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), along with other entities as allowed by the additional eligibility language in the full announcement. The original and current closing date shown is May 24, 2016, the posting and creation date is March 25, 2016, and the award ceiling is listed as $500,000, with an expected number of awards noted as 1 in the source data, even though the narrative description also references plans to make two field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment domain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment of Individuals with Disabilities (Research). It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity focused on generating practical, evidence-based knowledge to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and its National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
How does this opportunity fit within NIDILRR's broader programs?
This competition sits within NIDILRR's broader Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program. It is one of the DRRP research competitions aimed at producing knowledge and tools that improve outcomes for people with disabilities.
What is the main focus of this specific DRRP priority?
Applicants must propose a research project aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The emphasis in this competition is specifically on employment-related outcomes and employment-related problems or questions.
What is the overarching purpose of the DRRP program?
The DRRP program supports rigorous research and related activities that lead to better methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The larger mission is to maximize full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities in society, including participation in the workforce, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency, particularly for individuals with the most severe disabilities.
Does the proposed work need to be formal research?
Yes. The announcement states that the work must be structured as research in the formal sense. The grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and conduct an intensive, systematic study to produce new or full scientific knowledge, or to strengthen understanding of the employment-related issue being studied.
What kind of outcomes or deliverables are expected from funded projects?
Projects are expected to generate findings that can inform programs, policies, tools, interventions, or practices that help individuals with disabilities obtain, retain, or advance in employment. The intent is to support knowledge that can connect to real-world rehabilitation systems and service delivery.
What does "field-initiated" mean in this competition?
"Field-initiated" indicates that NIDILRR is not prescribing a single intervention or method. Applicants propose their own ideas within the employment focus area, and applications are evaluated and funded based on merit review.
Are projects required to be only research, or can they include development activities?
The narrative description indicates that the final slate of awards could include research projects, development projects, or a mix, depending on how applications rank in peer review. Proposals may be research-focused, development-focused, or combine elements, as long as they meet the priority and are competitive under peer review.
Is this opportunity tied to any specific law or service system?
Yes. The opportunity is explicitly tied to strengthening the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. This signals that funded work is expected to connect to real-world rehabilitation systems and service delivery, not just academic theory.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-DP-0140.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.433.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is broad. It includes state governments, county governments, city or township 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), and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), along with other entities as allowed by the additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $500,000.
How many awards are expected?
The source data notes an expected number of awards as 1. However, the narrative description also references plans to make two field-initiated DRRP awards in the employment domain, and it notes that the final slate could vary based on peer review rankings.
What are the key dates shown for this opportunity?
The posting and creation date shown is March 25, 2016. The original and current closing date shown is May 24, 2016.
What is the main review approach used to make awards?
Awards are made based on merit review (peer review), consistent with the description of the competition as field-initiated.
Does the opportunity specify a single required intervention or method?
No. The field-initiated structure indicates that applicants propose their own intervention, research approach, or project concept, as long as it fits the employment focus and meets the research expectations described in the announcement.
What population is the program intended to benefit?
The program is intended to benefit individuals with disabilities, with an emphasis on improving employment outcomes and supporting full inclusion and integration in society. The broader mission also highlights individuals with the most severe disabilities.
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