Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPKT-0211
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $845,000 to $850,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- For Profit Organizations
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Special District Governments
- Small Businesses
- City/Township Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- County Governments
- Points of contact
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- Linda Vo linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov (202) 795-7431
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) seeks applicants for a Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center grant with an application deadline of July 29, 2026. This is a single-award opportunity with an expected award of $850,000 per budget period over a 60-month project period consisting of five 12-month budget periods, from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2031.
Eligible applicants include states, public or private agencies and organizations (including for-profit entities), institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and faith-based organizations. No cost share is required.
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) must conduct knowledge translation and related activities in mandatory collaboration with the Burn Model System, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System grantees. Required activities include producing and promoting systematic reviews of existing research and information products for SCI, TBI, and Burn; identifying and implementing effective strategies for disseminating Model System research findings; serving as the central resource for Model System knowledge and product dissemination; and providing training and technical assistance in knowledge translation to Model System grantees.
Merit review evaluates applications on 100 total points across 12 criteria including responsiveness to priority, alignment with ACL strategic priorities, design of research and dissemination activities, collaboration with Model System grantees and stakeholder groups, plan of operation, project staff qualifications, and resource adequacy. The project narrative has an 80-page limit. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 29, 2026. An optional notice of intent is due July 15, 2026, and an informational conference call is scheduled for July 13, 2026 from 1–3 p.m. ET.
The opportunity carries CFDA number 93.433.
Synopsis
The purpose of NIDILRR's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) grants is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating knowledge or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially those with the greatest support needs. Under this particular opportunity, a DRRP must conduct knowledge translation and related activities in collaboration with the Burn Model System, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System grantees. Specifically, the MSKTC will be required to collaborate with the model system centers to produce and promote systematic reviews of existing research and information products for SCI, TBI, and Burn; identify and implement effective strategies for disseminating SCI, TBI, and Burn Model System programs" research findings; serve as the central resource for the Model System programs' knowledge and product dissemination; and provide training and technical assistance in knowledge translation for the Model System grantees. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
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| hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dpkt-0211.pdf |
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