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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPAD-0220 · Administration for Community Living
Open

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Knowledge Translation Center

Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

This program funds research, technical assistance, training, dissemination, and related activities to improve how ADA information is translated and used through the ADA National Network. Only states, public or private agencies and organizations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and eligible faith-based and community organizations may apply; individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities may not. The notice says it expects one grant of $850,000 for a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029. There is no cost-sharing requirement. The work must support the ADA National Network and its regional centers, and the meeting location requirement mentions project directors meetings in Washington, DC.

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What it funds

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • Research & Discovery
  • People with Disabilities
  • Researchers & Scholars
  • Disability Services & Assistive Technology
  • Research Infrastructure, Instrumentation & Data
Official description from grants.gov

Under this particular opportunity, a DRRP must conduct knowledge translation and related activities in collaboration with the ADA National Network"s grantees. Specifically, among other requirements to be described in the funding opportunity announcement, the ADA KT Center must coordinate and support KT activities of the ADA National Network, conduct research aimed at improving knowledge translation on the ADA, manage and maintain the Outcome Measurement System (OMS) database, and organize and support an ADA research conference. The grant will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

Who can apply

  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • State governments
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide