ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Community Living (acl)

To support and coordinate research and its utilization in order to improve the lives of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities, especially persons with severe disabilities, through: (1) identifying and eliminating causes and consequences of disability; (2) maximizing the health, physical, and emotional status of persons with disabilities and their functional ability, self- sufficiency, self-development and personal autonomy; (3) preventing or minimizing personal and family, phy

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Helps people with physical and mental disabilities improve their health and independence. Supports research to remove barriers and enhance daily living.

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Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Community Living (acl)

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What Is This Program?

Supports and coordinate research and its utilization in order to improve the lives of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities, especially persons with severe disabilities, through: (1) identifying and eliminating causes and consequences of disability; (2) maximizing the health, physical, and emotional status of persons with disabilities and their functional ability, self- sufficiency, self-development and personal autonomy; (3) preventing or minimizing personal and family, physical, mental, social, educational, vocational, and economic effects of disability; and (4) reducing and eliminating physical, social, educational, vocational, and environmental barriers to permit access to services and assistance and to use their abilities in daily life.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the application portal
  • Review the funding opportunity announcement
  • Prepare the required documents
  • Submit the application through the portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/9fed5da21f1d49d8894cc345e4d6f9cd/view
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • research costs
  • training expenses
  • technical assistance
  • dissemination of findings
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs not directly related to project activities
  • entertainment expenses
  • fines and penalties
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

LaVonnia.Villanueva@acl.hhs.gov
(202)795-7297

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