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Two New Research Funding Opportunities for Assistive Technology

April 23, 2019

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL is announcing funding opportunities for two new Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP).

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program

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 on Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Community Living (Research): Applicants must propose a research project that is aimed at improving technology solutions to improve independence and community living outcomes of people with disabilities – with a particular emphasis on seniors with disabilities.

DRRP on Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Community Living (Development): Applicants must propose a development project that is aimed at improving technology solutions to improve independence and community living outcomes of people with disabilities – with a particular emphasis on seniors with disabilities.

Please visit the link above for more details about these grant opportunities and application process. These grant opportunities close on June 17, 2019.


To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit www.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.


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