Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACL NIDILRR IFRE 0373
The Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), focused on disability and rehabilitation research. The program is designed to support projects that either generate new scientific knowledge or develop and refine practical methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The central aim is to strengthen full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in everyday life, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities. In concrete terms, the work supported under this program should contribute to better outcomes in areas like employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency.
A key feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on rigorous research. Applicants are expected to frame their proposed work around one or more clear hypotheses or research questions, and then carry out an intensive and systematic study. The intent is not simply to describe a problem, but to produce evidence that advances the field, either by creating new scientific knowledge or by improving understanding of an important issue, population need, service approach, or underlying body of knowledge related to disability and rehabilitation. Alongside knowledge generation, the program also explicitly aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), meaning proposals should be positioned to inform better practice, service delivery, or policy-relevant decisions within the rehabilitation system.
This funding opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it uses the grant funding instrument. The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity is 93.433. The opportunity number is HHS 2020 ACL NIDILRR IFRE 0373, and it was created on November 27, 2019, with an original application deadline of January 27, 2020. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities. Eligible applicants 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 Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education within those nonprofit categories). The listing also includes an “Others” category, indicating additional eligibility details may apply as described in the full notice.
In terms of funding expectations, the award ceiling is $200,000, and the program anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement. Overall, the opportunity is best suited for applicants prepared to conduct well-designed disability and rehabilitation research that is both methodologically strong and clearly tied to improving real-world inclusion, participation, and service effectiveness for people with disabilities.Apply for HHS 2020 ACL NIDILRR IFRE 0373
- 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 "Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)" 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 Nov 27, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 27, 2020 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) - FAQs
What is the Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)?
The Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). It focuses on disability and rehabilitation research that either generates new scientific knowledge or develops and refines practical methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The central aim is to strengthen the full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in everyday life, with particular attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities. Supported work should contribute to improved outcomes in areas such as employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency.
What kinds of projects does this program fund?
This program supports projects that (1) generate new scientific knowledge or (2) develop and refine practical methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies. The expectation is that projects will produce evidence that advances disability and rehabilitation research and practice.
Is this opportunity focused on research or service delivery?
It is explicitly research-focused. Applicants are expected to propose rigorous research that is intensive and systematic, framed around one or more clear hypotheses or research questions. The intent is not just to describe problems, but to build evidence and understanding that advances the field.
What does the opportunity mean by "rigorous research"?
Based on the opportunity description, rigorous research means applicants should clearly state research questions or hypotheses and conduct an intensive and systematic study designed to produce credible evidence. The emphasis is on advancing knowledge or improving understanding of issues, population needs, service approaches, or the broader body of disability and rehabilitation knowledge.
How should a proposal connect to real-world outcomes for people with disabilities?
Projects should be positioned to improve inclusion and participation in everyday life and contribute to better outcomes such as employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency. The opportunity also highlights the importance of improving service effectiveness within the rehabilitation system.
Does the program prioritize any particular population?
Yes. The program specifically notes attention to individuals with the most severe disabilities, while generally aiming to support full inclusion and integration for people with disabilities.
How does this grant relate to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
The opportunity explicitly aims to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). Proposals should be positioned to inform better practice, service delivery, or policy-relevant decisions within the rehabilitation system.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The funding category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity is 93.433.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is HHS 2020 ACL NIDILRR IFRE 0373.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 27, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was January 27, 2020.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities. 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Others (as described in the full notice)
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible applicants, with the note that these nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $200,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement.
What kinds of outcomes should funded research aim to support?
Funded work should contribute to better outcomes tied to inclusion and integration, including employment, independent living, family support, and long-term economic and social self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
Is the program intended to only document disability-related challenges?
No. The intent is not simply to describe a problem. Projects are expected to produce evidence that advances the field through new knowledge or improved understanding of issues, needs, service approaches, or disability and rehabilitation knowledge.
What makes an application a good fit for this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity is best suited to applicants prepared to conduct well-designed disability and rehabilitation research that is methodologically strong and clearly tied to improving real-world inclusion, participation, and the effectiveness of rehabilitation services.
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