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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Using Robotics and Automation to Improve Accessible Transportation Options for Individuals with Disabilities

ID: HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0205 • Type: Posted

Description

Posted: Jan. 5, 2017, 12:00 a.m. EST
The purpose of NIDILRR's DRRPs, which are funded through the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating new knowledge or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most significant disabilities. The purpose of this DRRP is (a) to advance the application of automation and a robotics to enhance accessible transportation for travelers with disabilities and (b) to improve opportunities for a seamless travel chain that meets the diverse needs of travelers with disabilities, including but not limited to mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities.
Posted: Dec. 21, 2016, 12:00 a.m. EST
Posted: Dec. 21, 2016, 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 1/5/17 Administration for Community Living posted grant opportunity HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0205 for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Using Robotics and Automation to Improve Accessible Transportation Options for Individuals with Disabilities with funding of $500,000. 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 $500,000 and $500,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 5, 2017, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 21, 2017, 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.
Version
1
Archive Date
April 20, 2017

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
County governments
City or township governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
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
$500,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

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

Documents

Posted documents for HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0205

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