Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
About
The purpose of the RRTCs is to achieve the goals of, and improve the effectiveness of, services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act through well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities in important topical areas as specified by NIDILRR. This particular opportunity is for an RRTC is to generate new knowledge about effective employer practices that support successful employment outcomes among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities is a federal grant opportunity designed for organizations committed to advancing disability employment research and practice. This grant funds comprehensive research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities that generate new knowledge about effective employer practices supporting successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants include states, public or private agencies (including for-profit entities), institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and faith-based and community organizations meeting eligibility requirements. The grant provides substantial funding of $920,000-$925,000 over a 60-month project period with five 12-month budget cycles, making it ideal for research institutions, universities, and organizations with the capacity to conduct rigorous, multi-year disability employment research initiatives. Organizations should apply if they have expertise in disability services, employer engagement, vocational rehabilitation, or employment outcomes research. This opportunity is particularly valuable for entities seeking to influence national disability employment policy and practice through evidence-based findings that demonstrate what employer practices work best for workers with disabilities.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
July 29, 2026
Award Amount
$920K - $925K
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
$920K - $925K
Deadline
2026-07-29
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (Deadline: July 29, 2026)
Best For
Research institutions, universities, disability service organizations, and agencies with expertise in employment outcomes research and employer engagement
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities?
Eligible applicants include states; public or private agencies (including for-profit agencies); public or private organizations (including for-profit organizations); institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are also eligible. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards. For complete eligibility requirements and any specific institutional capacity standards, visit the official NIDILRR grant announcement.
How much funding does Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities provide?
This grant provides $920,000 to $925,000 in total funding over the entire 60-month project period, distributed across five 12-month budget periods. The exact award amount within this range will be determined during the grant selection process.
How do I apply for Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities?
Applications must be submitted through the official NIDILRR (National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research) grant portal. Applicants should review the complete grant announcement for specific application requirements, formatting guidelines, required documentation, and submission procedures. The deadline for this opportunity is July 29, 2026. Visit the official NIDILRR website for detailed application instructions and any updates to requirements.
What can Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities funding be used for?
Grant funds support well-designed research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities focused on identifying and promoting effective employer practices that lead to successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Activities should generate new knowledge in this topical area and contribute to achieving the goals of the Rehabilitation Act. For specific allowable cost categories and funding restrictions, consult the official grant announcement.
Last updated: July 5, 2026