§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0225

    Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Resilience and Positive Mental Health Outcomes Among People with Spinal Cord Injury

    Administration for Community Living is accepting applications for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Resilience and Positive Mental Health Outcomes Among People with Spinal Cord Injury. The deadline is August 5, 2026 and the published award range is $695K – $700K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Administration for Community Living
    Application deadline
    August 5, 2026
    Award range
    $695K – $700K
    Eligibility
    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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Research
    Opportunity number
    HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0225

    Program overview

    Under this particular DRRP priority, the grantee must conduct research toward resilience and positive mental health outcomes among people with spinal cord injury. This grant will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Community Living.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 5, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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