Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Centers

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is forecasting a competitive grant program to fund 14 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Centers. Each Center will conduct site‑specific and collaborative research, contribute data to the national TBIMS longitudinal database, and develop evidence‑based rehabilitation practices across health, community participation, and employment domains. Grants will be awarded for a 60‑month project period with five annual budget cycles, and funding will range from $560,000 to $640,000 per Center, totaling an estimated $8.45 million across all awards. • Eligible applicants: State governments, public/private agencies, higher‑education institutions, tribal entities, nonprofits, for‑profit firms, and small businesses (U.S. entities only). • Core requirements: Multidisciplinary continuum of TBI care (EMS, acute care, rehab, post‑acute). • Deliverables: New research findings, collaborative studies, and contributions to the TBIMS longitudinal database. • Funding mechanism: Grant (CFDA 93.433). • Timeline: Posting 9/25/2026 → Application deadline 4/1/2027 → Award decision 9/1/2027 → Project start 9/1/2027. • Number of awards: 14 Centers, each receiving $560‑$640 k. • Evaluation focus: Scientific merit, capacity to manage a TBI continuum, and ability to contribute high‑quality data.