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Social Security Research and Demonstration is sponsored by SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
(1) To conduct social, economic, and demographic research on topics important to the Social Security Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs and the current and future well-being of their beneficiaries; (2) to develop and carry out experiments and research demonstration projects to determine the efficacy of: (a) alternative ways of rehabilitating beneficiaries and encouraging their return to work; and (b) modifying conditions applicable to such beneficiaries including: (i) early referral for rehabilitation services; and (ii) greater use of employers and others in the rehabilitation and placement process.
This listing is currently active. Program number: 96. 007.
Last updated on 2024-11-27.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants applying for grant funds may include research organizations, associations of research organizations, State and local governments, educational institutions, hospitals, public and private organizations, and nonprofit and profit organizations. Private individuals are not eligible to apply. Profit organizations may apply with the understanding that no grant funds may be paid as profit to grant recipients. Profit is considered any amount in excess of the allowable costs of the grant recipient. A profit organization is a corporation or other legal entity that is organized or operated for the profit or benefit of its shareholders or other owners and must be distinguishable or legally separable from that of an individual acting on his/her own behalf. Eligible applicant types include: Non-Government - General, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other private institutions/organizations, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Profit organization, Other public institution/organization, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $16,719,069 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Social Security Research and Demonstration is offered by SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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