This grant funds 10 regional programs to provide training, outreach, and research to help people understand their rights and responsibilities under the ADA.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: July 14, 2026 (optional notice of intent) | July 23, 2026 (full application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$1,246,000 per award over 36 months; ~10 awards; total program funding ~$11,074,494
Summary: Funds regional centers to deliver ADA-related training, technical assistance, outreach, and research to improve understanding and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This program supports the establishment and operation of 10 regional centers within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. Each center is tasked with providing training, technical assistance, outreach, and research to enhance ADA stakeholders’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. The initiative aims to address emerging barriers for people with disabilities, adapt to technological and societal changes, and ensure comprehensive civil rights protections through evidence-based services and research.