Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Community Living and Participation

The Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program in Community Living and Participation is a funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Community Living and its National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. This initiative is designed to advance research training opportunities for individuals holding doctoral or other advanced degrees, with a focus on developing expertise in disability and rehabilitation research. The program specifically supports projects that prepare researchers, including those with disabilities themselves, to address critical issues concerning community living and participation among people with disabilities. The program’s primary objective is to expand the capacity of researchers to conduct high-quality, multidisciplinary studies in disability and rehabilitation science. Funded projects are expected to provide advanced training environments that immerse participants in research practices directly related to improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The emphasis on community living and participation underscores the Administration for Community Living’s mission to support people with disabilities in achieving independence and fully engaging in society. The funding scope covers one award, anticipated at $250,000, with an award floor of $245,000. The project will span a total of 36 months, divided into three 12-month budget periods. NIDILRR expects that these resources will be used to provide structured research training, mentorship, and career development opportunities for eligible fellows. Funding may not be diverted to unrelated activities and must directly support the training and research components outlined in the funded project. Eligibility for this program is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded from consideration and may not compete for or receive awards under this announcement. Eligible applicants will need to demonstrate the institutional capacity to support a high-quality advanced research training program in line with the requirements of NIDILRR. The forecasted timeline for this grant begins with an estimated posting date of October 3, 2025, with applications due by December 5, 2025. The anticipated award date is June 1, 2026, which is also the projected start date for the funded project. The grant opportunity was most recently updated on September 5, 2025, and is expected to remain open until its archive date of September 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted by the due date through Grants.gov, and late applications will not be accepted. Applicants and interested parties may contact the designated grant officer for additional information. The listed program contact is Courtney Ward-Sutton, who can be reached by telephone at (202) 240-3164 or via email at Courtney.Ward-Sutton@acl.hhs.gov. More information about open opportunities and related documentation can be found through the Administration for Community Living’s official grants page at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities.