Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Key Information
Due Date: April 22, 2027
Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services
Source: Federal
Website: View Website
Funding Categories:
Funding Amount: $975,000
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: No
Status: Forecasted
Contact Info:
Maureen.Linden@acl.hhs.gov
Maureen Linden (202) 2079766
Maureen Linden (202) 2079766
Overview
The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research and development activities toward technologies that will promote independence and community living among people who are blind or who have low vision. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Show More
Additional Info
Posted Date: September 25, 2026
Application Due Date: April 22, 2027
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Eligible Applicants:
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- State governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Apply with Confidence
Our partners at Syncurrent help local governments move from searching to applying. Confirm eligibility, access funding documents, and begin building a complete application in a single secure platform.
