# Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Healthcare Policy and Disability

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2025-acl-nidilrr-dpge-0116-disability-and-rehabilitation-research-projects-drrp/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355464

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $595,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $600,000 in total. Applications closed on March 25, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0116 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 25, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $595,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.433 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- 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
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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 the grant funds

The purpose of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) is to achieve the goals of and improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act, by generating new knowledge, or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of outcomes among people with disabilities, especially people with disabilities who have the greatest support needs. Under this particular DRRP priority, grantees must generate new knowledge about the effects of evolving healthcare policies on health and function, community living and participation, or employment outcomes among people with disabilities. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0116 still open?

No. It closed on March 25, 2025. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-RTCP-0315, expected deadline March 26, 2027.

### Who can apply for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Healthcare Policy and Disability?

Administration for Community Living accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Healthcare Policy and Disability?

Closed March 25, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $600,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, University of Washington. The program made 563 awards worth $553 million in that time.