AI Grants in 2026: Federal Funding for Artificial Intelligence Research and Nonprofits

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gov Maintenance Calendar HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0212 Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0212 Funding Opportunity Title:Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:93.

433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jun 01, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 16, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date.

Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 16, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date.

Archive Date:Sep 30, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 975,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Additional Information on Eligibility: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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Administration for Community Living Description:The purpose of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers.

The purpose of this RERC is to conduct research on, develop, and evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven assistive and rehabilitation technologies that enhance independence, participation, and quality of life for people with disabilities. Many existing assistive and rehabilitation technologies lack adaptability, personalization, and seamless integration into daily life.

AI and machine learning (ML) offer trans-formative potential to address these gaps by enabling smarter, more responsive, and individualized assistive and rehabilitation technologies. AI-driven innovations in assistive and rehabilitation technology can shift them from static tools to dynamic, intelligent systems that continuously learn and adapt in real time to individual preferences, needs, and changing abilities.

This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. Link to Additional Information:https://www. acl.

gov/grants/applying-grants Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Thomas. Corfman@acl. hhs.

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