Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center

The Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center grant is offered by the Administration for Community Living within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. This federal funding opportunity is part of a broader effort to advance research and improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with traumatic brain injuries. NIDILRR operates under a mandate to enhance rehabilitation services and generate evidence-based knowledge that improves independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with significant support needs. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish and operate a National Data and Statistical Center that supports the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems program. The Center is responsible for maintaining a national longitudinal database that aggregates and manages data collected by participating TBI Model Systems Centers. Through this centralized effort, the program aims to improve the rigor, consistency, and utility of data used in rehabilitation research. The Center is also expected to enhance the quality and efficiency of research by providing methodological support and facilitating collaboration among participating institutions. Funding will support activities including data collection oversight, database maintenance, quality assurance, statistical analysis, and training. The Center must ensure that data submitted by TBI Model Systems Centers is accurate, complete, and standardized. It will also provide technical assistance and consultation to improve research methodologies and promote consistent data collection practices across sites. The funding is structured as a single award with a total estimated program funding of eight hundred thousand dollars, covering a project period of sixty months divided into five annual budget periods. Eligibility for this grant is broad and inclusive, allowing applications from state and local governments, tribal entities, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for profit organizations including small businesses. However, foreign entities are not eligible to apply. Faith-based and community-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may also participate. This inclusive eligibility framework reflects the program’s emphasis on collaboration across sectors to advance rehabilitation research. Applications must be submitted electronically through the appropriate federal grants platform by the specified deadline. The closing date for applications is July twenty ninth, two thousand twenty six, with submissions required by eleven fifty nine p.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity does not include a pre-application requirement such as a letter of intent. Applicants are expected to prepare a full proposal that demonstrates their capacity to manage a national data center, support research collaboration, and maintain high quality data systems. The evaluation of applications will be based on criteria established by NIDILRR, typically including technical merit, organizational capacity, research design, and alignment with program objectives. The selected awardee will be responsible for executing the project over a five year period, ensuring continuity of data services and supporting ongoing research initiatives. For assistance or questions regarding the application, applicants may contact the program officer via the provided email address. This opportunity represents a critical investment in advancing the scientific understanding and long-term outcomes associated with traumatic brain injury.