Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPTB-0213
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $795,000 to $800,000
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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- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- City/Township Governments
- For Profit Organizations
- Small Businesses
- Other
- State Governments
- County Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Special District Governments
- Points of contact
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- Radha Holavanahalli radha.holavanahalli@acl.hhs.gov (202) 795-7321
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (NIDILRR) is soliciting applications for the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center, a single grant award of $800,000, with applications due by July 29, 2026.
Eligible applicants include states, public or private agencies (including for-profit), public or private organizations (including for-profit), institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and faith-based and community organizations. Applicants must not be individuals, sole proprietorships, or foreign entities. No cost-sharing is required.
The project period spans 60 months (September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2031) divided into five 12-month budget periods, with annual funding ranging from $795,000 to $800,000. The recipient must maintain the national longitudinal database for data submitted by the 16 TBI Model Systems Centers, ensure collection of high quality data, monitor data quality, provide training in TBI Model Systems data collection, and deliver methodological consultation to the centers.
The merit review process allocates 100 points across eight criteria: responsiveness to priority (20 points), alignment with ACL strategic priorities (5 points), plan of operation (25 points), design of training activities (10 points), design of technical assistance activities (15 points), plan of evaluation (5 points), project staff (15 points), and adequacy of resources (5 points). Required application components include a one-page project abstract, a 75-page maximum project narrative with work plan, budget narrative, data management plan, commitment letters, and biosketches of key personnel.
Indirect costs may be charged using either an approved rate or a de minimis rate of 15% of modified total direct costs. An optional notice of intent is due July 13, 2026. An informational conference call is scheduled for July 8, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPTB-0213, under CFDA 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. This Center will advance medical rehabilitation by increasing the rigor and efficiency of scientific efforts to longitudinally assess the experiences and outcomes of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This Center must maintain the national longitudinal database for data submitted by each of the TBI Model Systems Centers. This Center must also ensure collection of high quality data, and support rigorous research by the Model Systems centers by monitoring data quality, providing training in the collection of TBI Model Systems data, providing methodological consultation to these centers, and other collaborative tasks. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Files
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| hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-dptb-0213.pdf |
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