At a glance
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment Among People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is a federal competitive grant from Administration for Community Living for the science & technology sector. Funding is $695K–$700K. Eligible applicants: State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses;. The application deadline is August 5, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $695K–$700K
- Deadline
- Aug 5, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose to conduct research toward positive employment outcomes among people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This grant will have a 36-month project period, with three 12-month budget periods.
Who can apply
State governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-DPEM-0223. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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