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

Application

How to Apply for a Competitive Grant

Official guide from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) outlining the multi-step process for applying for federal grants via Grants.gov, including registration requirements and application tips.

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Eligibility

Organizations (corporate entities, agencies, institutions); Individuals (specifically for the Switzer Fellowship Program)

Requirements

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number for individuals; DUNS Number; System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration; Grants.gov registration; Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) designation

Application materials

OMB Standard Form (SF)-424; OMB SF-424B, Assurances - Non-construction Programs; Certification Regarding Lobbying; Budget justification sample template; Workplan template

How to apply

Register for required systems (TIN, DUNS, SAM.gov, Grants.gov) at least one month in advance; Find funding opportunity on Grants.gov or ACL website; Download application package from Grants.gov; Complete application offline using compatible Adobe Reader; Validate application using 'Check for Errors' button; Submit via Grants.gov Workspace

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