Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program (DRRPs) in Technology Access in Resource-Limited Environments, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Pre-Application Meeting: April 23, 2009.
Deadline for Applications: May 22, 2009.
The purpose of the DRRP program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities: Research, training, demonstration, development, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.
Information on this competition can be found at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-6322.htm.
Telehealth Resource Center Grant Program (TRCGP), Health Resources & Services Administration
Applications due: April 22, 2009
The primary purpose of the TRCGP is to support the establishment and development of Telehealth Resource Centers (TRC) that assist health care organizations, health care networks, and health care providers in the implementation of cost-effective Telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations.
For more information, go to https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=A3AB6D39-9907-48E5-A934-B16B84BC5EB6
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Special Interest Project Competitive Supplements, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Application Deadline: May 15, 2009
This funding will provide supplemental funding to Prevention Research Centers, to design, test, and disseminate effective prevention research strategies in the areas of chronic disease prevention and control in the areas of cancer prevention and control; nutrition, physical activity and obesity; heart disease and stroke; epilepsy; tobacco prevention; unintended pregnancy; and aging.
For more information, go to http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46133.
Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities (RAPD), National Science Foundation
Closing Date: September 15, 2009
The RAPD program supports research that will lead to the development of new technologies, devices, or software for persons with disabilities. Research may be supported that is directed to the characterization, restoration, and/or substitution of human functional ability or cognition, or to the interaction of persons with disabilities and their environment. Areas of particular recent interest are disability-related research in neuroscience/neuroengineering and rehabilitation robotics.
For more information, go to http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=45854&mode=VIEW.
National Grant to Support Young People with Disabilities, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF)
Deadline: June 1, 2009
Through its National Grant program, MEAF provides funding to nonprofit organizations that are working toward the full inclusion of young people (newborn to early 20s) with disabilities in society. Proposed projects should be national in scope and have the potential to be replicated at multiple sites. A major program emphasis is inclusion - enabling young people with disabilities to have full access to educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities and to participate alongside their peers without disabilities.
For more information, go to http://www.meaf.org/grants.php.
Promoting Careers in Aging and Health Disparities Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Deadline: May 7, 2012
This opportunity is limited to applications for career development in support of health disparities related to aging and will help to build capacity in aging and health disparity research.
For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=B2QHJMNVbGQMSt3CLnzJfgffYbyW6ldnKp
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Recreational Programs, U.S. Department of Education
Application Deadline: April 24, 2009
The purpose of the Recreational Programs is to provide individuals with disabilities with recreational activities and related experiences to aid in their employment, mobility, socialization, independence, and community integration. The local recreation projects that are funded under this program will continue after Federal assistance ends.
For more information, go to http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45438.