Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) -Research

About this grant

The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) program is to generate new knowledge through reseach or to develop methods, products, procedures, or rehabilitation technologies -- to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with disabilities who have the greatest support needs. Another purpose of this grant opportunity is to improve the cap Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFST-0205. Expected awards: 2.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Parties eligible to apply for MSI FI grants are limited to minority entities and Indian Tribes as authorized by Section 21 (b)(2)(A) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. A minority entity is defined as a Historically Black College or University (HCBU) (a part B institution, as defined in Section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), a Hispanic-serving institution of hi
• Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFST-0205

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $2,45,000 to $2,50,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 2
• Total Program Funding: $5,00,000

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFST-0205
3. 3Posted: 2026-02-10

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