Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision
UpcomingAdministration for Community Living · Opportunity number HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0313 · Forecast
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Small businesses
- County 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.
Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $975,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $970,000 |
| Award ceiling | $975,000 |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Assistance listing | 93.433 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Administration for Community Living. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.