Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking one awardee to operate a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) focused on developing evidence‑based services, supports, interventions, and technologies for parents with disabilities. The grant will fund a 60‑month project (five 12‑month budget periods) to conduct research, provide training, deliver technical assistance, and disseminate findings to improve parenting outcomes for people with disabilities. Applicants may be state agencies, public or private nonprofit and for‑profit entities, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and other eligible entities. The award ceiling is $925,000, with an estimated funding floor of $920,000. The solicitation is forecasted, with a posting date of 9/25/2026, a submission deadline of 3/26/2027, and an anticipated award date of 9/1/2027. • Purpose: Conduct research, training, and technical assistance for parents with disabilities. • Funding: Up to $925,000 for a 60‑month project. • Eligibility: States, public/private agencies, nonprofits, for‑profits, higher‑education institutions, tribal entities. • Deliverables: Research reports, training curricula, technical assistance packages, and dissemination of evidence‑based practices. • Timeline: Application due 3/26/2027; award expected 9/1/2027; project start 9/1/2027.