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Rehabilitation Engineering: Blindness and Low Vision Technologies
Official title: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technologies for People Who are Blind or have Low Vision
Offered by Department of Health and Human Services
Award
$970k – $975k
Estimated Application Due Date
Not specified
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Feb 22, 2027
Overview
Funds engineering research and development of rehabilitation technologies. Projects focus on technologies for people who are blind or have low vision.
- What it funds: Advanced engineering research and innovative technology development
- Focus: Technologies for people who are blind or have low vision
- Purpose: Solve rehabilitation problems or remove environmental barriers
- Award: $970,000–$975,000
Who Can Apply
- Eligible: States and public or private agencies and organizations, including for-profits
- Eligible: Institutions of higher education
- Eligible: Indian tribes and tribal organizations
- Eligible: Faith-based and community organizations meeting eligibility requirements
- Not eligible: Foreign entities
Grant Details
Award Amount
$970k – $975k
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Feb 22, 2027
Estimated Application Due Date
Not specified
Contact & Funder Details
Websitehhs.gov
Nonprofit Status501(c)(3) status not required
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Health and Human Services's website. Confirm current details before applying.
Go to the applicationThis page was last reviewed October 1, 2026 and last updated October 1, 2026.