Administration for Community Living · Department of Health and Human Services
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision
Key facts
- Deadline
- Expected around Apr 22, 2027 (not yet confirmed)
- Award size
- $970K – $975K
- Total available
- $975K · about 1 award
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Public college or university, Larger business, State government, Private college or university, Tribal organization, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Small business, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Other (see eligibility), City or town government, County government, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Tribal government
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 2
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/ad788fe9-4a95-430c-b0df-0833de1c00eb · Printed from grantme.click/grants/04eae637-5a96-4043-bf6c-7bf404370f19
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About this grant
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.
Eligibility (from the notice)
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.
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Who in Tennessee has won this program
2 awards to Tennessee recipients in 2 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Health Llc | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | $100K | 2023 |
| Redacted Due To Pii | Knoxville, Knox County | $70K | 2020 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (93.433)
ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research — (NIDILRR)
How applications are judged
Objectives of projects and programs must be in consonance with and should contribute to achievement of the goals and objectives of the Institute. Proposed research and development activities must be rigorous and of high quality. Adequate facilities must be available or planned to carry out the specific project or program. Personnel must be trained and qualified to carry out the proposed programs, and staffing patterns must be appropriate. Demonstrations of adequate plans and procedures for ensuring the relevance to current needs in rehabilitation and the potential for project results must be effectively utilized. Commitment of available resources on the part of the applicant and evidence that the applicant has knowledge of rehabilitation issues as well as knowledge of past and present related research activities. A statement showing that the estimated cost to the government is reasonable in relation to anticipated project results. Demonstrate the ability and capacity to achieve stated goals. Demonstrate, coordinate and cooperate with regional programs, State agency programs, and private rehabilitation facilities. Specific weighted selection criteria are contained in program regulations.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.