Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreational, Sport, and Exercise Technologies for People with Disabilities

Description

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 and development activities toward technologies that promote exercise and health among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this announcement. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. 

Eligible Applicants

• Special district governments
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• 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
• County governments
• Private institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• State governments
• City or township governments
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses