National Paralysis Resource Center
The National Paralysis Resource Center provides information, support, and resources to help people with paralysis live independently, participate in their communities, and improve their quality of life.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (estimated full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000,000 per award (1 expected award); total program funding $30,000,000; 3-year project period
Summary: Supports a national resource center to advance independence, health, and community participation for individuals living with paralysis.
Key Information: 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.
