RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies

RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), NIDILRR. Research, development, and evaluation of AI-driven assistive technologies to support people with disabilities.

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: September 5, 2025 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.

City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Special district governments Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations For-profit organizations other than small businesses Public and state institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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. Grantor contact information Thomas.

Corfman@acl. hhs. gov Thomas.

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Link to additional information https://www. acl. gov/grants/applying-grants Estimated Application Due Date : Estimated Due Date Description : Estimated Project Start 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