Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research)
This grant funds research projects to improve community living and participation for people with disabilities through systematic study, supporting up to 36 months of research, development, or both.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Optional notice of intent) | August 5, 2026 (Full application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $495,000–$500,000 per year for up to 3 years; estimated total program funding $500,000; 2 awards expected
Summary: Supports research to improve community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), funds research projects aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities. Projects must propose intensive, systematic studies that generate new scientific knowledge or deepen understanding of barriers and facilitators to community living. The program emphasizes research that addresses critical needs in areas such as technology, services, supports, interventions, and policies affecting people with disabilities, with a focus on maximizing independence, inclusion, and participation in community life.
