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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

ID: HHS-2020-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0388 • Type: Posted

Description

Posted: April 1, 2020, 12:00 a.m. EDT
The purpose of the RRTCs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. These activities are designed to benefit people with disabilities, family members, rehabilitation service providers, policymakers and other research stakeholders. The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to generate new knowledge about the efficacy of programs and interventions designed to improve employment outcomes for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Posted: Dec. 26, 2019, 12:00 a.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 26, 2019, 12:00 a.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 26, 2019, 12:00 a.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 26, 2019, 12:00 a.m. EST

Overview

Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 4/1/20 Administration for Community Living posted grant opportunity HHS-2020-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0388 for Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): Employment of People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision with funding of $875,000. 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 $850,000 and $875,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 1, 2020, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 1, 2020, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
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
April 1, 2020, 8:20 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
July 1, 2020

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Independent school districts
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations, IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$875,000
Floor
$850,000
Estimated Program Funding
$875,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Administration for Community Living
Email Description
Grants Policy
Contact Phone
(202) 795-7360
Additional Information Site

Documents

Posted documents for HHS-2020-ACL-NIDILRR-RTEM-0388

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