Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and state agencies addressing traumatic brain injury (TBI) care and prevention. State health departments, state units on aging, and nonprofits with state-level capacity can apply. The program supports TBI-related activities including prevention, treatment coordination, support services, and public awareness. Geographic scope is national; applicants must demonstrate capacity to work statewide or regionally.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Dec 23, 2025 Applications open
- May 1, 2026 Application deadline
- Aug 1, 2026 Award announced
- Aug 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this grant program is to improve the health and well-being of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) by streamlining access to critical resources, services, and supports for people who have sustained a TBI as well as leveraging resources for sustainability. Supported activities may include information and referral services for people with TBI and their caregivers, resource facilitation, outreach and awareness to communities about TBI, and brain injury screenings and trainings to community stakeholders and paraprofessionals. Funds may also support activities that promote comprehensive services and trainings for population with a higher prevalence of people impacted by brain injury, such as veterans, youth, individuals in the criminal legal system, and aging populations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative (program description, goals, activities, outcomes)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support from state partners
- Proof of organizational capacity and experience
- Evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Shawn Callaway
- 📧 shawn.callaway@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 (202) 795-7319
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.234 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,714
Top States by Funding
- WV 3 awards $2.0M
- CO 3 awards $1.9M
- IA 2 awards $1.9M
- NE 2 awards $1.9M
- MA 2 awards $1.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.234). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $13,118,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,118,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State government agencies, state units on aging, and established nonprofits with statewide capacity typically qualify. State health departments and brain injury associations are common applicants.
What activities does this grant fund?
The program supports TBI prevention, care coordination, support services, and public awareness initiatives. Training for providers and peer support programs are also eligible.
Is there a deadline?
Deadline information was not available in the grant details provided. Check Grants.gov and the ACL website for current deadlines and application windows.
How competitive is this funding?
ACL grants are moderately to highly competitive. Success requires demonstrated state-level experience, strong partnerships, and clear outcome measures.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary by program year and scope. Check the most recent funding announcement on Grants.gov for specific award ranges.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate existing state-level partnerships with health departments, rehabilitation providers, and TBI advocacy groups.
- Include detailed outcome metrics showing how your program will reduce TBI burden and improve services statewide.
- Highlight evidence-based practices and existing state TBI data that inform your approach.
- Show sustainability planning beyond grant funding through state budget commitments or other revenue sources.
- Align your proposal with ACL priorities like aging, disability services, and health equity.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear state-level partnerships or demonstrate limited capacity to work across regions. Proposals fail to include realistic, measurable outcomes tied to TBI prevention or service improvement. Weak sustainability plans suggest over-reliance on grant funding without state commitment.
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