Data / Federal grants / HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0313
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision
Administration for Community Living (Department of Health and Human Services) expects to post this opportunity around February 22, 2027, with applications due around April 22, 2027. It lists awards of up to $975,000, 1 award expected, $975,000 in total.
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Key facts
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0313
- Status
- Forecast
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
- Closes
- April 22, 2027
- Award ceiling
- $975,000
- Award floor
- $970,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Total funding
- $975,000
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Assistance listing
- 93.433 ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
- Contact
- Maureen Linden · [email protected] · (202) 2079766
Who can apply
- State governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Small businesses
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
What the agency says
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 will promote independence and community living among people who are blind or who have low vision. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Other open grants from the Department of Health and Human Services
| Opportunity | Status | Closes | Award ceiling | Total funding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term health outcomes of people living with spina bifida CDC-RFA-DD-26-0222 | Open | Oct 26 | $300,000 | $3,000,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed) RFA-HG-27-011 | Open | Oct 30 | $1,250,000 | $2,000,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-HG-27-013 | Open | Oct 30 | $500,000 | $7,500,000 | grants.gov |
| GREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional) RFA-HG-27-012 | Open | Oct 30 | $2,250,000 | $3,000,000 | grants.gov |
| HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) PAR-27-045 | Open | Oct 30 | grants.gov | ||
| Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-24-280 | Open | Nov 2 | grants.gov |
All grants open to State governments · All grants open to Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status · All grants open to Nonprofits (501(c)(3)) · Everything closing in April 2027
Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.