Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2023 ACL NIDILRR IFST 0009
The Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Program: Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) - Research grant is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), through NIDILRR (the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research). It is designed to support rigorous disability and rehabilitation research that generates new knowledge and improves real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals who have the greatest support needs. A second, equally important aim is to strengthen the research capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions by helping them conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research and development.
The core focus of the FIP program is research that advances inclusion and participation across major life areas, including employment, independent living, integration into the community, family and caregiver support, and broader economic and self-sufficiency. Projects are expected to be more than exploratory or descriptive; applicants are required to frame their work around one or more clearly stated hypotheses or research questions and then carry out an intensive, systematic study. The intent is for the funded work to produce either new scientific knowledge or a substantially better understanding of the issue being studied, contributing to the evidence base that shapes services, supports, technologies, and policy affecting people with disabilities.
This specific notice is for FIP-MSI Research proposals. Development proposals under the FIP-MSI track are not included here and are expected to be solicited under a separate announcement. The agency notes that, across FY 2023, it anticipates making two total FIP-MSI awards, with the mix of research and development awards determined by how individual applications rank in peer review when considered together. In the structured source data provided for this listing, the anticipated number of awards is shown as one, and applicants should pay attention to the official notice details and any updates that clarify how many awards will be made under this particular research competition.
Awards under this opportunity are planned for a 36-month project period, divided into three 12-month budget periods, which typically means annual progress and budget reporting tied to continued funding. The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $200,000, indicating the upper limit an applicant can request per the announcement. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the published due date (original closing date: March 14, 2023). The opportunity is categorized as Science and Technology and other Research and Development and is associated with CFDA number 93.433.
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with other entities as described in the announcement’s eligibility clarification section. Overall, the opportunity is meant for MSI-led or MSI-centered research efforts that combine methodological rigor with a practical focus on improving disability-related outcomes, while also building long-term institutional strength in rehabilitation research.Apply for HHS 2023 ACL NIDILRR IFST 0009
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) -Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.433.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Program: Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) - Research grant?
This is a discretionary federal research funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), through NIDILRR (the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research). It funds rigorous disability and rehabilitation research intended to generate new knowledge and improve real-world outcomes for people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on individuals with the greatest support needs.
Which federal agency and program office are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by HHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), within ACL (Administration for Community Living), through NIDILRR.
What are the main goals of the FIP-MSI Research competition?
The competition has two central aims: (1) support high-quality disability and rehabilitation research that improves practical outcomes and expands the evidence base; and (2) strengthen the research capacity of Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) by helping them conduct high-quality research and development in disability and rehabilitation.
What topic areas or life domains should proposed projects address?
Projects should focus on advancing inclusion and participation across major life areas, including employment, independent living, community integration, family and caregiver support, and broader economic outcomes and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
Is this funding intended for exploratory or descriptive studies?
No. The program expects projects to be more than exploratory or purely descriptive. Applicants are expected to frame their work around one or more clearly stated hypotheses or research questions and conduct an intensive, systematic study that produces new scientific knowledge or a substantially better understanding of the issue being studied.
What kind of results is NIDILRR looking for from funded projects?
The intent is for funded work to produce either new scientific knowledge or a substantially better understanding of the issue being studied, strengthening the evidence base that influences services, supports, technologies, and policy affecting people with disabilities.
What does the "MSI" emphasis mean in this opportunity?
This opportunity is intended for MSI-led or MSI-centered research efforts and also aims to build long-term institutional strength in disability and rehabilitation research at Minority-Serving Institutions.
Does this announcement include FIP-MSI Development proposals?
No. This notice is for FIP-MSI Research proposals. Development proposals under the FIP-MSI track are not included and are expected to be solicited under a separate announcement.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency noted that across FY 2023 it anticipated making two total FIP-MSI awards, with the mix of research and development awards determined by peer review rankings when considered together. However, the listing’s structured source data shows an anticipated number of awards as one. Applicants should rely on the official notice details and monitor any updates that clarify how many awards will be made under this specific research competition.
What is the project period and how is it structured?
Awards are planned for a 36-month project period divided into three 12-month budget periods. This structure typically involves annual progress and budget reporting tied to continued funding.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000, which is the maximum amount an applicant can request under the announcement.
When were applications due, and what time zone applied?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the published due date. The original closing date listed is March 14, 2023.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline stated in the announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.433.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with other entities as described in the announcement’s eligibility clarification section.
Are federally recognized Native American tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included in the eligibility list, along with certain higher education institution categories and additional entities referenced in the eligibility clarification section.
What should applicants pay attention to regarding award counts and competition details?
Applicants should pay close attention to the official notice details and any updates, especially because the narrative description notes an expected total number of FIP-MSI awards across FY 2023 while the structured listing data shows a different anticipated number of awards for this listing.
What population is emphasized in this funding opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes improving outcomes for people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on individuals who have the greatest support needs.
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