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ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing a new funding opportunity for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) program on employment policy for people with disabilities.
The purpose of the RRTC programs is to achieve the goals and improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topic areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit rehabilitation service providers, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other stakeholders.
The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to new knowledge regarding the effect of public policies and programs on employment outcomes among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Contact dawn.carlson@acl.hhs.gov at NIDILRR if you have questions about this funding opportunity.
See Notice of Funding Opportunity: HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0125, "Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment Policy," posted December 20, 2024.
To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: NIDILRR or 93.433.
NIDILRR, part of ACL, generates new knowledge and promotes its effective use so that people with disabilities can perform activities of their choice in the community. NIDILRR also works to expand society’s capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.