Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Interventions to Promote Community Living Among People with Disabilities: eligibility, deadline, and how to apply (2026)

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Interventions to Promote Community Living Among People with Disabilities is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Administration for Community Living. This guide covers everything you need to know to determine whether you qualify and how to submit a competitive application once the next cycle opens.

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Eligibility requirements

To qualify for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Interventions to Promote Community Living Among People with Disabilities, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Details from the notice: States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Applicant types on grants.gov (partial list): Other applicants described in the notice; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; County governments.

Eligibility requirements can change between funding cycles. Always verify the current criteria on the official Grants.gov listing before beginning your application.

How to apply: step by step

1. Register on SAM.gov. Every federal grant applicant needs an active SAM (System for Award Management) registration. Allow 2-4 weeks for new registrations to process. Existing registrations must be renewed annually.
2. Get a UEI number. Your Unique Entity Identifier is assigned through SAM.gov and replaces the old DUNS number. You will need this on every federal application.
3. Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Download the full NOFO from the Grants.gov listing. Pay close attention to review criteria, budget limits, and required attachments.
4. Prepare your application package. Most federal grants require a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capacity statement, and supporting documents. Follow the page limits and formatting rules exactly.
5. Submit through Grants.gov. Create a workspace, upload all required forms and attachments, and submit once the next cycle opens. The system timestamps your submission, and late applications are automatically rejected.
6. Confirm receipt. Keep the tracking number or confirmation email, and check back in 1-2 business days that your application passed the validation checks.

For detailed guidance on writing a winning narrative, see our grant writing tips article.

Grant details

Federal grant budgets and priorities shift each fiscal year. The amounts listed above reflect the most recent funding cycle. For the latest figures, check the official program page.

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