Administration for Community Living · United States

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational, Sport, and Exercise Technologies for People with…

Full title in the source: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational, Sport, and Exercise Technologies for People with Disabilities

Forecast — expected to open 15 Feb 2027

Administration for Community Living expects to make 1 award of $970,000 – $975,000, from a total budget of $975,000. This is a forecast: the funder has announced the opportunity but it is not open yet; posting is expected around 15 Feb 2027 and the estimated deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Eligible applicant types include for profit organizations other than small businesses, city or township governments, nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education and 10 more.

Deadline: Estimated 15 Apr 2027 (not yet confirmed)
Opens: 15 Feb 2027
Grant amount: $970,000 – $975,000 per project
Funding rate: No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated
Total budget: $975,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Likely applicant types: SMEs / start-ups, Companies, Public bodies, Non-profits, Universities & research From source categories or programme rules; the call decides.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Reference: HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0312
Assistance listing: 93.433 ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Last checked: 15 Nov 2026

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About this call

The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

Who can apply

For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Small businesses
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Special district governments

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

How to apply

Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Company stage: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Single applicant or consortium: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where applicants must be based: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page
Where to apply: Not stated in the call text we hold — check the official page

Contact

Thomas Corfman · Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov · (202) 795-7328

Where these facts come from

Fact	Value	How we know	Taken from the source
Deadline	15 April 2027	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Amount per applicant	$970,000 – $975,000	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Total budget	$975,000	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Funding rate	No mandatory cost sharing stated; funding percentage not stated	read from the official text	15 Nov 2026
Who can apply	For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Small businesses;…	official data field	15 Nov 2026
Where to apply	Unknown — not stated in the source we hold	unknown	—

Official sources

Official call page

Facts on this page come from the funder’s official data, taken on 15 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.