Grant opportunity
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational, Sport, and Exercise Technologies for People with Disabilities
The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
- Funder
- Administration for Community Living
- Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
- Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
- Award
- USD 975,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational, Sport, and Exercise Technologies for People with Disabilities is official opportunity HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0312, published by Administration for Community Living during the 18-22 August 2026 hunt window.
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
- Opportunity number: HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0312
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 975,000
- Expected number of awards: 1
Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
Forecast notice: deadline to be announced
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0312.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 975,000
Expected number of awards: 1
Themes and supported activities
The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Opportunity number: HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0312
Deadline and timeline
Forecast notice: deadline to be announced: Forecast notice: deadline to be announced.
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 record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
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.