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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
This program funds Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs) to conduct research and development on innovative technologies. This specific RERC focuses on AI-driven assistive and rehabilitation technologies for individuals with disabilities.
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Opportunity Listing - Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies Agency: Administration for Community Living Assistance Listings: 93.
433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Last Updated: June 1, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
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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. Grantor contact information Thomas.
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Corfman@acl. hhs. gov File name Description Last updated hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-rege-0212_v3.
pdf hhs-2026-acl-nidilrr-rege-0212_v3. pdf Link to additional information https://www. acl.
gov/grants/applying-grants Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date.
Funding opportunity number : HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-REGE-0212 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: View on Grants. gov for specific eligibility requirements for RERC programs. Generally includes institutions of higher education and other organizations with the capacity to conduct research. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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