Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Merit Switzer Research Fellowship for Doctoral Dissertation Research

Overview of the DRRP funding program managed by NIDILRR, which supports research, development, and demonstration projects to improve the inclusion and independence of individuals with disabilities.

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Award amountPhase I: up to $100,000; Phase II: up to $575,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Application Tips for ACL Grants

General guidance and best practices for submitting grant applications to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), including submission timing, understanding Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA), and peer review strategies.

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Requirements

Submit applications early to account for processing time; Read Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) carefully for specific deadlines and page limits; Address all priority and selection criteria to maximize peer review scores; Write clearly, simply, and directly using active voice; Address previous peer reviewer comments in new applications if applicable

How to apply

Submit via Grants.gov; Ensure successful submission before 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date

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