Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), is offering a forecasted grant opportunity focused on non-traumatic spinal cord injury research (HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0118). This grant aims to support a project that will generate new insights into the rehabilitation experiences and outcomes of individuals with non-traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI). This aligns with the DRRP's objective of advancing methods, procedures, and technologies that improve services for people with disabilities, particularly those with significant support needs. One award of up to $500,000 will be available, covering a project duration of 60 months, broken into five 12-month budget periods. No cost-sharing is required, allowing a broad range of applicants to focus entirely on project objectives. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, higher education institutions, small businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments and organizations, and for-profit organizations, with the exception of foreign entities. Faith-based and community organizations meeting the eligibility criteria are also encouraged to apply. The estimated posting date for this opportunity is February 11, 2025, with applications due by April 11, 2025. Award decisions are anticipated by September 1, 2025, with the project expected to commence on the same date. Successful projects will contribute to enhanced rehabilitation services and outcomes for those with non-traumatic SCI.