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.
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 mandatory registration, application, and submission process for federal grants via Grants.gov.
Entities must have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); Entities must have a DUNS Number; Entities must have a System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration; Entities must have a Grants.gov registration
Requirements
Register at least one month before the funding opportunity opens; Maintain active SAM.gov registration; Use Grants.gov Workspace for application submission; Adhere to page limits specified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); Use Grants.gov-compatible Adobe Reader version
Application materials
OMB Standard Form (SF) 424 - Application for Federal Assistance; OMB SF-424A - Budget Information - Non-construction Programs; OMB SF-424B - Assurances - Non-construction Programs; Certification Regarding Lobbying; Budget Justification Sample Template; Project Summary Abstract
How to apply
Register with TIN, DUNS, SAM.gov, and Grants.gov; Search for funding opportunities on Grants.gov; Download the application package from Grants.gov; Complete application forms offline using compatible Adobe Reader; Validate application using the 'Check for Errors' button; Submit via Grants.gov using an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) account
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