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Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) - Development

ID: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFST-0206 • Type: Posted
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Description

Posted: Feb. 10, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, products, procedures, or rehabilitation technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with disabilities who have the greatest support needs. Another purpose of this grant opportunity is to improve the capacity of minority serving institutions (MSI) to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research and development. In carrying out a development project under a FIP development grant, a grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, methods, measures, techniques, tools, prototypes, processes, or intervention protocols that are beneficial to the target population of people with disabilities. Please note that this will be the funding opportunity for FIP-MSI Development proposals. We will invite FIP-MSI Research proposals under a separate announcement. NIDILRR plans to make three FIP-MSI awards. NIDILRR's FIP-MSI grants will include a combination of research applications and development applications, depending on the combined ranking of individual research and development applications by the peer review panel. Grants will have a 36- month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.
Posted: Sept. 5, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: Sept. 5, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Background
The Field Initiated Projects (FIP) program, administered by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), aims to generate new knowledge through research. It also seeks to develop methods, products, procedures, or rehabilitation technologies that enhance the inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into society. This specific grant opportunity focuses on improving the capacity of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research.

Grant Details
Grantees must utilize knowledge gained from research to create beneficial materials, devices, systems, methods, measures, techniques, tools, prototypes, processes, or intervention protocols for people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make four FIP-MSI awards that may include research projects, development projects, or a combination of both based on peer review rankings. Applicants must specify which outcome domain their project will focus on: community living and participation; health and function; or employment. Development activities can include stages such as proof of concept, proof of product, and proof of adoption. All materials developed must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessibility.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are limited to minority entities and Indian tribes as defined by section 21(b)(2)(A) of the Act. A minority entity includes historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), American Indian tribal colleges or universities, or other institutions with at least 50% minority student enrollment. NIDILRR encourages applications from underrepresented minority entities and Indian tribes.

Period of Performance
The project period is set for 36 months with three budget periods of 12 months each.

Grant Value
The estimated total funding for this opportunity is $250,000 per award with an expected number of awards being four.
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Overview

Agency
Administration for Community Living (ACL) [HHS]
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.433 - ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/10/26 Administration for Community Living posted grant opportunity HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFST-0206 for Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) - Development with funding of $250,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.433 ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $245,000 and $250,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 10, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 39 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
Feb. 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
Sept. 30, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Parties eligible to apply for FIP - MSI grants are limited to minority entities and Indian Tribes as authorized by Section 21 (b)(2)(A) of the Rehabilitation Act. A minority entity is defined as a Historically Black College or University (HCBU) (a part B institution, as defined in Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, an American Indian tribal college or university, or another IHE whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent. NIDILRR is especially interested in applications from individual minority entities that have historically been underrepresented in the Federal research arena. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$250,000
Floor
$245,000
Estimated Program Funding
$250,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Administration for Community Living
Contact Email
shelley.reeves@acl.hhs.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 795-7325
Additional Information Site
https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants

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