Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant supports a national data and statistical center for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and clinical services. Applicants must be research institutions, universities, or established medical centers with capacity to manage large-scale data systems and provide technical support to TBI Model Systems programs nationwide. The grant focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing comprehensive databases that track TBI outcomes and disseminating findings to clinical and research communities. Geographic scope covers all U.S. states and territories that participate in the TBI Model Systems network.
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Key dates
- Jun 22, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 29, 2026 Application deadline in 13 days
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of NIDILRR’s Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) grants is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating knowledge or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities, especially those with the greatest support needs. This Center will advance medical rehabilitation by increasing the rigor and efficiency of scientific efforts to longitudinally assess the experiences and outcomes of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This Center must maintain the national longitudinal database for data submitted by each of the TBI Model Systems Centers. This Center must also ensure collection of high quality data, and support rigorous research by the Model Systems centers by monitoring data quality, providing training in the collection of TBI Model Systems data, providing methodological consultation to these centers, and other collaborative tasks. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Hospital
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative with data management and coordination plans
- Budget Justification with multi-year costs
- Organizational Capacity and Infrastructure documentation
- Letters of support from TBI Model Systems programs
- Data security and compliance plans
- Organizational Chart and key staff CVs
Program contact
- 👤 Radha Holavanahalli
- 📧 Radha.Holavanahalli@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7321
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.433 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,230,000
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$6,230,000
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$6,230,000
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$6,230,000
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$6,229,999
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$5,560,825
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$5,560,824
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Transcen Inc MD$5,560,823
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$5,557,344
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$5,407,677
Top States by Funding
- IL 15 awards $63.1M
- PA 9 awards $35.6M
- NY 6 awards $30.8M
- MA 6 awards $21.3M
- CA 4 awards $20.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.433). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $112,987,188 | |
| 2025 | $112,711,817 | |
| 2026 est. | $110,762,762 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Research universities, major medical centers, and established institutions with infrastructure for data management and analysis. Most successful applicants operate as coordinating centers for national networks.
What activities does this funding support?
Database development and maintenance, statistical analysis of TBI outcomes, technical support to satellite programs, and dissemination of research findings.
What is the typical funding range?
This type of Model Systems coordinating center grant typically funds multi-year awards. Check the official RFP for specific budget caps and period of support.
Is this competitive?
Yes, very competitive. Most applicants are established research institutions with prior federal funding and demonstrated experience managing national databases.
What are the deadlines?
Check the official CFDA entry or ACL website for the specific application deadline and any pre-application requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your institution's data infrastructure and security capabilities. Include documentation of previous large-scale database management experience.
- Detail your coordination and technical support strategy for the TBI Model Systems network. Show how you will serve multiple satellite programs efficiently.
- Provide a clear data analysis and dissemination plan with timelines for reporting outcomes to clinical and research audiences.
- Highlight your team's expertise in TBI rehabilitation outcomes, biostatistics, and national health data systems.
- Build relationships with existing TBI Model Systems programs early. Include letters of support from satellite centers.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Understating data security and compliance capabilities. Reviewers prioritize HIPAA compliance, encryption, and disaster recovery plans. Weak coordination plan for supporting multiple satellite programs. Applicants must show clear technical assistance pathways and communication protocols.
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