Several new funding opportunities from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL have been announced for the for a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) for the ADA National Network.
The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities (including international activities) to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities.
DRRP Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network
Under this funding opportunity, 10 DRRPs, one within each of the 10 HHS regions, will be funded as part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network. Applicants must propose a program of services and activities that lead to improved understanding among individuals and entities, of their rights and responsibilities under the ADA. These services and activities include outreach, training, technical assistance, information dissemination, capacity building, and research.
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DRRP Americans with Disabilities Act National Network Knowledge Translation Center
Under this particular funding opportunity, a DRRP must conduct knowledge translation and related activities in collaboration with the ADA National Network’s grantees. Specifically, among other requirements to be described in the funding opportunity announcement, the ADA Knowledge Translation (KT) Center must coordinate and support KT activities of the ADA National Network, conduct research aimed at improving knowledge translation on the ADA, manage and maintain the Outcome Measurement System (OMS) database, and organize and support an ADA research conference.
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Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process. This grant opportunity closes on March 15, 2021.
To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: NIDILRR or 93.433.
Within ACL, NIDILRR works to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use to improve the abilities of individuals with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community; and to expand society's capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities. NIDILRR conducts its work through grants that support research and development.