Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Accessible Transportation

Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0159 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 93.433Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-ACLClosing Date: Aug 01, 2016Award Ceiling: $500,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Jun 02, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: The purpose of this funding is (a) to advance the application of automation and robotics to enhance accessible transportation for travelers with disabilities and (b) to improve opportunities for a seamless travel chain that meets the diverse needs of travelers with mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities and provides them the abili...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding