Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers

Source-based overview

Administration for Community Living has posted Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SIMS-0217. The call is relevant to Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Small businesses; County governments; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

Eligibility

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Small businesses; County governments; State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.

Funding and benefits

Up to USD 640,000

Themes and supported activities

Opportunity number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SIMS-0217

Funding category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding instrument: Grant

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jul 29, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.