# Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dpad-0219-disability-and-rehabilitation-research-projects-drrp/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362017

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $1.2 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $11.1 million in total. Applications closed on July 23, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPAD-0219 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $11.1 million |
| 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

Under this priority, 10 grants, one within each of the 10 HHS regions, will be funded as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. Applicants must propose a program of training, technical assistance, outreach, and research that lead to improved understanding by stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. The grants will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPAD-0219 still open?

No. It closed on July 23, 2026. 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: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network?

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: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network?

Closed July 23, 2026. 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 $1.2 million each. About $11.1 million in total across about 10 awards.

### 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.