- Estimated deadline
- Apr 22, 2027
- Expected posting
- Sep 25, 2026
- Award size
- $970K to $975K
- Total program funding
- $975K
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding type
- Grant
- Category
- Science, technology and R&D
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About this opportunity
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.
Who can apply
- Public and state universities
- For-profit organizations
- State governments
- Private universities
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Other (see eligibility)
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Federally recognized tribal governments
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.
Agency contact
Maureen Linden
(202) 2079766
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Details from Grants.gov, last updated Sep 25, 2026. Deadlines and requirements can change: always confirm them in the official notice and the agency's page.