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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC)

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OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Grants for rehabilitation research and community-based programs for people with physical disabilities.

Grant Summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants is a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC) grant providing $50K to $300K for nonprofit, healthcare org, university. Applications are due 2026-10-15 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

rehabilitation researchphysical disabilitycommunity

Eligibility

nonprofithealthcare orguniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$300K

Deadline

2026-10-15

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC) before the deadline.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants?

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants is offered by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC) and is generally open to nonprofit, healthcare org, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants provide?

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants provides between $50K and $300K per award from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants deadline?

Applications for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants are due 2026-10-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC), and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants?

To apply for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Community Research Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly RIC).