Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund – Research & Community-Based Rehabilitation Grants is sponsored by Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) via CNI Advisory Board. State of Virginia grant program funding research on neurotrauma mechanisms/treatments and innovative community-based rehabilitation programs for individuals with TBI or SCI, offered periodically through an RFA process.

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Learn to spot the signs If you suspect your loved one is being abused, neglected, or exploited, file a report Some professions are required by law to report suspected abuse Home About DARS Boards & Councils Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Advisory Board CNI Trust Fund Grants Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission Virginia Brain Injury Council Commonwealth Council on Aging CCOA Best Practices Awards Committee CCOA Legislative Committee Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Advisory Board Employment Service Organization Steering Committee Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council State Rehabilitation Council Consumer Satisfaction Survey Virginia Assistive Technology Advisory Council Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board Since 1998, the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund has been used to fund services and/or research to prevent and improve the treatment and care for those with spinal cord and brain injuries.

The CNI Advisory Board makes recommendations for the administration of these funds in cooperation with the Commissioner of DARS. This page provides general information about the eligibility and process for receiving CNI Trust Funds. As funding opportunities become available, additional information will be added to this page.

Must be a Virginia-based organization, institution, or researcher. Applications must be submitted electronically through eVA by the deadline listed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Late applications will not be accepted.

No paper, emailed, faxed, or mailed submissions will be accepted. Applications must be submitted securely through the eVA system — nowhere else. Only electronic proposals submitted through eVA will be reviewed.

Applicants must be registered in eVA to apply. One signed original proposal in PDF format, including all attachments. One signed and labeled “REDACTED COPY” in PDF format, with any proprietary information removed.

Visit www. eva. virginia.

gov Click “I Sell To Virginia” Click “eVA Vendor Training” Click “Respond to IFBs – RFPs and more” for step-by-step instructions Check for updates to the application on the Virginia Business Opportunities (VBO) page. Complete and attach all required documents, amendments, and product details. Contact eVA Customer Care at 866-289-7367 or email eVACustomerCare@dgs.

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