Synopsis

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 on, develop, and evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven assistive and rehabilitation technologies that enhance independence, participation, and quality of life for people with disabilities. Many existing assistive and rehabilitation technologies lack adaptability, personalization, and seamless integration into daily life. AI and machine learning (ML) offer trans-formative potential to address these gaps by enabling smarter, more responsive, and individualized assistive and rehabilitation technologies. AI-driven innovations in assistive and rehabilitation technology can shift them from static tools to dynamic, intelligent systems that continuously learn and adapt in real time to individual preferences, needs, and changing abilities. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Response Date	Jul 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	975,000
Award Floor	970,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, State governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Administration for Community Living
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-795-7325

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.433: ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research