[Administration for Community Living](https://acl.gov)

April 14, 2025 (Estimated Application Due Date)

$500,000 total for a 60-month project period (award ceiling: $500,000; floor: $495,000)

Supports research on resilience and positive mental health outcomes among people with spinal cord injury over a five-year period.

This is a forecasted opportunity; only one award is expected.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), funds research projects focused on resilience and positive mental health outcomes among individuals with spinal cord injury. The program is part of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) initiative, which aims to generate new knowledge and develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies to improve outcomes for people with disabilities—especially those with the greatest support needs. The funded project must address the specific priority of advancing understanding and interventions related to resilience and mental health in the spinal cord injury population. --- ## Due Dates - **Estimated Application Due Date:** April 14, 2025 - **Estimated Award Date:** September 1, 2025 - **Estimated Project Start Date:** September 1, 2025 *Note: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates may be updated when the official notice is posted.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $500,000 - **Award Ceiling:** $500,000 - **Award Floor:** $495,000 - **Project Period:** 60 months (five 12-month budget periods) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses - Other public or private agencies and organizations **Additional notes:** - Foreign entities are not eligible. - Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications will be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355456). - The official funding opportunity announcement will provide detailed instructions once posted. - For general guidance on applying for ACL grants, see the [ACL Applying for Grants page](https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants). --- ## Additional Information - This is a **forecasted** opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be posted in early 2025. - Only one award is anticipated for this competition. - The project must focus on research that advances resilience and positive mental health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [ACL Grant Opportunity Details (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355456) - [ACL Applying for Grants](https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants) - [ACL Open Funding Opportunities](https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Brian Bard | [Brian.Bard@acl.hhs.gov](mailto:Brian.Bard@acl.hhs.gov) | 202-795-7298 | | ACL General | [aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov](mailto:aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov) | (202)-401-4634| For program-specific questions, contact Brian Bard. For general ACL grant inquiries, use the ACL general contact information.

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Resilience and Positive Mental Health Outcomes Among People with Spinal Cord Injury

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