Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment
Forecast
Administration for Community Living plans to offer grants of up to $250,000 (at least $245,000) to colleges and universities. It expects to make one award worth $250,000 in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around October 5, 2026, with applications due around December 7, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 25, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$245,000
- Expected awards1
- Total funding$250,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | October 5, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | December 7, 2026 |
| Expected award date | June 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of NIDILRR’s ARRT program is to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities. ARRT projects under this opportunity must provide advanced research training to eligible individuals to enhance their capacity to conduct high-quality multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research focused on employment outcomes among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Courtney Ward-Sutton, Courtney.Ward-Sutton@acl.hhs.gov, (202) 240-3164.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment?
Administration for Community Living accepts applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment?
Expected deadline December 7, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $250,000 in total for one award.