About this grant
The purpose of this RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance and related activities toward evidence-based services, supports, interventions, or technologies to support parents with disabilities as they engage in their parenting roles. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Who can apply
States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
What it funds
How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. Contact: Stephanie Lau · Stephanie.Lau@acl.hhs.gov · 202-795-7396
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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 20% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 21%. Based on 251 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 3% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $499,935. Expect about 61 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities?
Eligible applicants: State governments; Others (see eligibility text); For-profit organizations; County governments; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; Special district governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Federally recognized tribal governments; City or township governments; Private colleges & universities; Public & state-controlled colleges; Small businesses; Native American tribal organizations. States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Mar 26, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: $920K – $925K. Total program funding: $925K. Expected number of awards: 1.
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