The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has three new funding opportunities under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Program for research on serious mental illness.
The purpose of the RRTC programs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, 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.
RRTC on Aging Among Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses
(HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTHF-0000)
For this particular RRTC, the grantee must generate new research-based knowledge on aging among older adults with long-term serious mental illnesses. This new knowledge will include evidence-based information on services, practices, programs, and policies that promote positive health and function and/or community living and participation outcomes among this population.
This grant opportunity closes on July 5, 2023.
View more details and application instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Ordway.
RRTC on Community Living and Participation Among People with Serious Mental Illness
(HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTCP-0023)
For this particular RRTC, the grantee must contribute to improving the community living and participation outcomes of individuals with severe mental illness by conducting research activities and serving as a national resource center for training, technical assistance, and dissemination.
This grant opportunity closes on July 5, 2023.
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If you have any questions, please contact Kirstin Painter.
RRTC on Community Living and Participation Among Transition Age Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions From Disadvantaged, Vulnerable, or Marginalized Backgrounds
(HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-RTCP-0050)
The purpose of this particular RRTC is to generate new research-based knowledge toward improved community living and participation outcomes among transition age youth with serious mental health conditions (SMHC). This RRTC must focus specifically on the experiences and outcomes of transition age youth with SMHC who are from disadvantaged or marginalized backgrounds.
This grant opportunity closes on July 10, 2023.
View more details and application instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact Kirstin Painter.
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.