Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)

About this grant

The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, products, procedures, or 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. In carrying out a research project under a Field Initiated Projects research grant, Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0203. Expected awards: 7.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• States; public or private agencies, incuding 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
• Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0203

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $245K to $250K
• Expected Number of Awards: 7
• Total Program Funding: $1.8M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-IFRE-0203
7. 7Posted: 2025-09-05

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