Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment (Development)
NIDILRR grants support projects developing ways to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities, using research to create practical tools and interventions.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Administration for Community Living has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Due Dates: March 18, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 total per award for a 60-month project period
Summary: Supports development projects aimed at improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities by creating practical tools and interventions based on research.
Key Information: Grants have a 5-year duration and focus on development projects that translate research into usable products or methods benefiting people with disabilities, especially those with the greatest support needs.
Description
The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) through NIDILRR supports research and development projects that enhance the full inclusion, integration, and economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities. This specific funding opportunity focuses on development projects that improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Applicants must propose projects that use existing research knowledge to develop materials, devices, systems, methods, measures, techniques, tools, prototypes, processes, or intervention protocols that benefit the target population. The program prioritizes projects that address the needs of people with disabilities who require the greatest support.
The DRRP awards in the employment domain may be research projects, development projects, or a combination, depending on peer review rankings. This opportunity specifically targets development projects. The project period is 60 months, divided into five 12-month budget periods.
