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Section 21 Program

Purpose

Section 21 of the 1992 Rehabilitation Act Amendments (29 USC 718) requires NIDILRR to set aside one percent of its annual appropriations to address traditionally underserved populations. It focuses on research capacity building for minority entities, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities. These entities focus on improving understanding about the needs and outcomes of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds.

How to Apply

  • Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, other organizations and/or agencies.
  • To find all funding opportunities under NIDILRR' Section 21 program follow these steps:
    • Go to grants.gov at  https://www.grants.gov/search-grants/ 
    • In the Opportunity Number text box type *ST* and in the CFDA text box type 93.433.
    • If you want to see new opportunities, make sure the Forecasted and Posted checkboxes are checked. If you want to see closed or archived opportunities, make sure the Closed and Archived checkboxes are checked.
    • Then left click on the navy-blue search button.  
    • For more help on searching view Grants.gov's Searching Tips' page 
  • As a rough guideline, check the preceding link between October and April every year.
  • View the Guide to Applying for some helpful application tips.

Highlights

Contact

Contact Shelley Reeves at NIDILRR if you have questions about the Section 21 Program.


Last modified on 03/20/2024


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