Funding Opportunity Announcements
Individuals are not eligible to apply for ACL funding. Our Help & Resources section provides general resources as well as specific resources for individuals with disabilities, older people, and their families and caregivers.
Current ACL Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) are provided below. FOAs are listed in order of the Deadline for Application Submission; therefore, those with the earliest closing date are listed first.
REMEMBER: Submit required forms with your application as noted in the specific FOAs. The following is a list of ACL’s most frequently required forms:
Additional information and resources can be found in our How to Apply for a Competitive Grant section or on Grants.gov.
Find a list of all open ACL funding opportunities at Grants.gov.
FY 2017
| Title |
Switzer Research Fellowships Program |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0193 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
January 30, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Conference Call for Potential Applicants:
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Contact Patricia Barrett to reserve a space
Letter of Intent Due:
January 4, 2017
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0194 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
February 7, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Conference Call for Potential Applicants:
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Contact Patricia Barrett to reserve a space
Letter of Intent Due:
January 13, 2017
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-IFDV-0191 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
February 8, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
Field Initiated Projects Program (Research) |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0192 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
February 8, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET |
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| Title |
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0197
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPCP-0198
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| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
February 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Conference Call for Potential Applicants:
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Contact Marlene Spencer to reserve a space
Letter of Intent Due:
January 25, 2017
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program: Policy Research Fellowship |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-ARPO-0196 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
February 28, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Conference Call for Potential Applicants:
Monday, January 23, 2017
Contact Patricia Barrett to reserve a space
Letter of Intent Due:
February 3, 2017
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
Administration on Disabilities (AoD) |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-AOD-DDUC-0195 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
March 6, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Projected Start Date:
July 1, 2017 |
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| Title |
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Health and Function |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0199
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0200 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
March 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Conference Call for Potential Applicants:
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Contact Marlene Spencer to reserve a space
Letter of Intent Due:
February 22, 2017
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Using Robotics and Automation to Improve Accessible Transportation Options for Individuals with Disabilities |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0205 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
March 21, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET
Conference Call for Potential Applicants:
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Contact Marlene Spencer to reserve a space
Letter of Intent Due:
February 9, 2017
Projected Start Date:
September 30, 2017 |
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| Title |
Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
Administration on Aging (AoA) |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-AOA-DA-0187 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
September 15, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET |
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FY 2017 Closed
| Title |
Grants for Native Americans and Native American Caregiver Support Program |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
Administration on Aging (AoA) |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-TITLEVI-1701 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
January 4, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET |
| Downloads |
Program Announcement: PDF (111KB)
Attachment A: Optional Fillable Grant Application: DOCX (305KB)
Attachment B: Part A Program Assurances: DOCX (36KB)
Attachment C: Part B Program Assurances: DOCX (33KB)
Attachment D: Certification Forms: DOCX (38KB)
Attachment E: Map of Service Area: DOCX (15KB)
Appendices A & B: ACL Regional Contact & Service Unit Definitions: PDF (90KB) |
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| Title |
2017 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Base Grant |
| Agency |
Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Center |
Center for Integrated Programs (CIP) |
| Funding Opportunity Number |
HHS-2017-ACL-CIP-SAPG-0184 |
| Key Dates |
Deadline for Application Submission:
November 30, 2016, at 11:59 pm ET
Projected Start Date:
April 1, 2017 |
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Funding Opportunities/Grant Announcements for Previous Years
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