FIELD INITIATED PROJECTS PROGRAM (RESEARCH) | HHS 2019 ACL NIDILRR IFRE 0322

Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACL NIDILRR IFRE 0322

The Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Community Living (ACL) through NIDILRR, focused on disability and rehabilitation research. The central aim is to produce new, practical knowledge that improves the lives of people with disabilities, with an emphasis on individuals with the most severe disabilities. Projects funded under this program are meant to support full inclusion and integration in everyday life, including participation in society, employment outcomes, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency.

This opportunity is research-driven and expects applicants to propose a clearly defined study grounded in one or more hypotheses or research questions. In other words, the program is not simply looking for general program support or service delivery; it is looking for intensive and systematic research designed to generate new scientific knowledge or build a stronger understanding of a defined problem area. Funded work may include studies that develop or test methods, procedures, or rehabilitation technologies, so long as the work is structured as rigorous research with a clear research design and a defined contribution to the evidence base.

A second major purpose of the program is to strengthen the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. That means proposals are especially relevant when they can show how the research will improve rehabilitation-related services, outcomes, or systems, whether by identifying what works, improving implementation approaches, or developing tools and technologies that measurably enhance participation and independence for people with disabilities.

The funding opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2019-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0322 and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 93.433). Awards are capped at an award ceiling of $200,000, and the agency anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date specified in the notice (originally February 5, 2019).

Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit categories as stated). The listing also includes an “Other” category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, which typically clarifies any special cases or limitations.

Overall, this grant is designed for organizations that can propose and carry out rigorous disability and rehabilitation research that is likely to improve real-world outcomes. Competitive proposals generally align a well-defined research question with a strong methodological approach and a clear pathway for how the findings, tools, or technologies could improve inclusion, employment, independent living, and the effectiveness of rehabilitation services.

• The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FIELD INITIATED PROJECTS PROGRAM (RESEARCH)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.433.
• This funding opportunity was created on Dec 07, 2018.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 05, 2019 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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