Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies

Federal funding opportunity HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0212 from Administration for Community Living (Department of Health and Human Services).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes July 16, 2026

Posted: June 1, 2026
Closes: July 16, 2026
Award ceiling: $975,000
Award floor: $970,000
Program funding: $975,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 93.433
Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Archives: September 30, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.433 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated: $111.9M
FY2025 obligated: $112M
FY2026 (to date) obligated: $4.5M
Awards in window: 595

Top recipients: University of Washington, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, University of Illinois, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026

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.

Who can apply

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

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.

How to apply

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Agency contact: Administration for Community Living · Thomas.Corfman@acl.hhs.gov · 202-795-7325

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