Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network Knowledge Translation Center

The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program: Americans with Disabilities Act National Network Knowledge Translation Center is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Community Living, specifically under the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. This federal discretionary funding opportunity supports research and development activities that enhance the implementation and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act through coordinated national efforts. The program is part of a broader federal initiative to advance disability inclusion, accessibility, and independent living outcomes through applied research and knowledge dissemination. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to fund a Knowledge Translation Center that will collaborate closely with the ADA National Network and its grantees. The selected recipient is expected to conduct knowledge translation activities that improve how ADA-related research findings are communicated, understood, and applied by stakeholders. This includes synthesizing research, developing accessible materials, and supporting dissemination strategies that enhance the real-world impact of ADA-related knowledge. The project also includes responsibilities for coordinating network-wide activities and improving systems that measure outcomes. Funding under this opportunity is structured as a single award with a total program funding level of 850000 dollars. The award ceiling is set at 850000 dollars, and the award floor is 845000 dollars, indicating a tightly defined funding range. The project period is expected to span 36 months, divided into three 12-month budget periods. Funds may be used for research, coordination, data system management, conference organization, and knowledge translation activities aligned with ADA implementation. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. Eligible applicants include a wide range of domestic entities such as state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit entities including small businesses. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded from eligibility. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible provided they meet the general criteria. The program emphasizes inclusivity across organizational types but restricts participation to U.S.-based entities. The application process is expected to open around April 24, 2026, with an estimated submission deadline of June 24, 2026. Applicants will likely be required to submit a full proposal through Grants.gov, including detailed project narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation, though specific components will be outlined in the full funding announcement upon release. There is no indication of pre-application requirements such as letters of intent. Awards are anticipated to be announced by September 1, 2026, with the project period beginning immediately thereafter. Evaluation of applications will focus on the applicant’s ability to effectively conduct knowledge translation, coordinate national activities, manage data systems such as the Outcome Measurement System database, and support ADA-related research dissemination. Additional expectations include organizing a national ADA research conference and collaborating with existing ADA National Network grantees. For further information, applicants may contact Linda Vo via email or phone as provided in the announcement. This opportunity does not indicate a recurring cycle and is presented as a forecasted single-cycle funding opportunity.