The Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), has announced a forecasted funding opportunity titled "Research on Resilience and Positive Mental Health Outcomes Among People with Spinal Cord Injury" (HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0119). This opportunity will fund one award of up to $500,000 to support research that advances understanding of resilience and mental health outcomes for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The goal of this DRRP project is to improve services under the Rehabilitation Act by developing knowledge, methods, and technologies that foster positive mental health outcomes and resilience among individuals with SCI.

The total program funding is estimated at $500,000, with awards ranging between $495,000 and $500,000. No cost-sharing is required for this grant, and the project will have a duration of 60 months, divided into five 12-month budget periods. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Native American tribal entities, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, public or private institutions of higher education, and small businesses. Foreign entities are ineligible, but faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility criteria are welcome to apply.

The application period is expected to open on February 14, 2025, with submissions due by April 14, 2025. Awards will be announced by September 1, 2025, and projects will begin on the same date. The funded research should generate actionable insights that enhance resilience and mental health supports for SCI patients, aiming for significant improvements in the lives of individuals with high support needs.