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

June 2026 (estimated full application deadline)

$10,000,000 per award (1 expected award); total program funding $30,000,000; 3-year project period

Supports a national resource center to advance independence, health, and community participation for individuals living with paralysis.

No cost sharing or matching required; only one award anticipated.

--- ## Description This forecasted funding opportunity supports the establishment and operation of a National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC). The NPRC will serve as the nation’s primary source for reliable information, real-time assistance, peer support, and community-based resources aimed at promoting independence and full community participation for individuals living with paralysis. The program seeks to improve health and quality of life by reducing environmental, social, and systemic barriers, strengthening community capacity through competitive subawards, and tracking progress via performance measures and a public dashboard. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated full application submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $30,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award ceiling: $10,000,000 - Award floor: $10,000,000 - Project period: 3 years - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) **Additional notes:** - Foreign entities are not eligible. - Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be published closer to the due date. - Applications will be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - Monitor the [ACL open opportunities page](https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities) for updates and official application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The NPRC must provide nationwide services, including information dissemination, peer support, and capacity-building through subawards. - Performance will be measured and reported via a public dashboard. - Only one award is anticipated for this opportunity. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: ACL Open Opportunities](https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities) - [Forecast Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362004) - [Funder Homepage: Administration for Community Living](https://acl.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|---------------------------------------|---------------| | Elizabeth Leef | [elizabeth.leef@acl.hhs.gov](mailto:elizabeth.leef@acl.hhs.gov) | 202-475-2482 | | ACL Info | [aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov](mailto:aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov) | (202)-401-4634|

National Paralysis Resource Center

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