Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACL NIDILRR REGE 0214
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Program opportunity titled "RERC on Rehabilitation Strategies, Techniques, and Interventions" is a discretionary federal grant run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), specifically the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Its overall aim is to strengthen and modernize the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by supporting advanced engineering research, development, demonstration, and evaluation of innovative technologies. The program is structured around solving real rehabilitation problems and removing environmental barriers that limit participation, independence, and outcomes for people with disabilities, while also pushing promising solutions toward practical use in service systems and the marketplace.
This particular competition is a field-initiated RERC focused on rehabilitation strategies, techniques, and interventions. In practical terms, NIDILRR is looking for research and development that improves rehabilitation practices and service delivery in ways that measurably enhance health and functional abilities across a broad range of disabling conditions. The intended impact spans physical functioning as well as cognitive, sensory, and communication abilities, reflecting a wide view of rehabilitation needs rather than a narrow diagnosis-specific approach. Projects funded under this topic are expected to translate engineering advances into usable rehabilitation approaches, meaning the work should connect technology innovation to how rehabilitation is actually delivered in clinics, community programs, and real-world settings where people live and work.
A key expectation is that rehabilitation engineering efforts will produce new or improved products, devices, and other technological advances that directly enhance rehabilitation services. Beyond invention, the RERC model emphasizes demonstration and evaluation, so applicants are generally expected to show that technologies work in practice, assess outcomes, and generate evidence that supports broader adoption. The program also highlights activities that help move innovations into routine use, including facilitating changes in service delivery systems and stimulating private-sector production and distribution of new technologies and equipment. Another core element is workforce and field development: RERCs are also meant to create training opportunities, helping build the skills of researchers, engineers, clinicians, and other stakeholders who will carry rehabilitation technology forward.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2017 ACL NIDILRR REGE 0214) falls under CFDA 93.433 and the funding activity category of science and technology research and development. The award ceiling is $925,000, with one expected award listed. Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, and 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 tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and other entities as allowed under additional eligibility guidance. The original posting date was March 10, 2017, and the original closing date was May 9, 2017, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.Apply for HHS 2017 ACL NIDILRR REGE 0214
- 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 "Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Program: RERC on Rehabilitation Strategies, Techniques, and Interventions" 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 Mar 10, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 09, 2017 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 $925,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is part of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) Program and is titled "RERC on Rehabilitation Strategies, Techniques, and Interventions."
2) Which federal agency runs this program?
It is a discretionary federal grant run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), specifically the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
3) What is the overall purpose of the RERCs Program?
The overall aim is to strengthen and modernize the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by supporting advanced engineering research, development, demonstration, and evaluation of innovative technologies. The program is structured around solving real rehabilitation problems and removing environmental barriers that limit participation, independence, and outcomes for people with disabilities, while also pushing promising solutions toward practical use in service systems and the marketplace.
4) What makes this RERC competition different or more specific?
This competition is a field-initiated RERC focused specifically on rehabilitation strategies, techniques, and interventions. It emphasizes research and development that improves rehabilitation practices and service delivery in ways that measurably enhance health and functional abilities across a broad range of disabling conditions.
5) What types of outcomes is NIDILRR looking for in funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to improve rehabilitation practices and service delivery and measurably enhance health and functional abilities. The intended impact includes physical functioning as well as cognitive, sensory, and communication abilities.
6) Is the focus limited to a specific diagnosis or disability type?
No. The opportunity reflects a wide view of rehabilitation needs rather than a narrow diagnosis-specific approach, spanning a broad range of disabling conditions.
7) What does it mean that this RERC should "translate engineering advances into usable rehabilitation approaches"?
It means the work should connect technology innovation to how rehabilitation is actually delivered. Projects should be oriented toward practical use in clinics, community programs, and real-world settings where people live and work.
8) What kinds of activities are expected under the RERC model?
The RERC model emphasizes engineering research and development alongside demonstration and evaluation. Applicants are generally expected to show that technologies work in practice, assess outcomes, and generate evidence that supports broader adoption.
9) Does the program support developing products or devices?
Yes. A key expectation is that rehabilitation engineering efforts will produce new or improved products, devices, and other technological advances that directly enhance rehabilitation services.
10) Is commercialization or marketplace adoption part of the program goals?
The program highlights activities that help move innovations into routine use, including stimulating private-sector production and distribution of new technologies and equipment, and pushing promising solutions toward practical use in service systems and the marketplace.
11) Does the opportunity address service delivery systems, not just technology?
Yes. In addition to developing and validating technologies, the program emphasizes facilitating changes in service delivery systems to help innovations become part of routine rehabilitation practice.
12) Are training and workforce development part of what an RERC is supposed to do?
Yes. Workforce and field development is described as a core element. RERCs are meant to create training opportunities that help build skills among researchers, engineers, clinicians, and other stakeholders who will carry rehabilitation technology forward.
13) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2017 ACL NIDILRR REGE 0214.
14) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.433.
15) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is science and technology research and development.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $925,000.
17) How many awards were expected under this competition?
One expected award is listed.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include:
- State governments
- County governments
- 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 tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Other entities as allowed under additional eligibility guidance
19) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants.
20) Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
21) When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date was March 10, 2017.
22) What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was May 9, 2017.
23) What time were electronic submissions due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
24) What kinds of real-world settings should projects consider?
Projects are expected to connect technology innovation to rehabilitation as delivered in clinics, community programs, and real-world settings where people live and work.
25) What is the core problem area the funded center is expected to address?
The focus is on improving rehabilitation strategies, techniques, and interventions through engineering research and development, with an emphasis on removing environmental barriers and improving participation, independence, and outcomes for people with disabilities.
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