Social Security Research and Demonstration

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Social Security Research and Demonstration

Federal · SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION · #96.007

(1) To conduct social, economic, and demographic research on topics important to the Social Security Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs and the current and future well-being of their beneficiaries; (2) to develop and carry out experiments and research demonstration projects to determine the efficacy of: (a) alternative ways of rehabilitating beneficiaries and encouraging their return to work; and (b) modifying conditions applicable to such beneficiaries including: (i) early referral for rehabilitation services; and (ii) greater use of em

Also known as

Retirement and Disability Research Consortium (RDRC

About this program

(1) To conduct social, economic, and demographic research on topics important to the Social Security Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs and the current and future well-being of their beneficiaries; (2) to develop and carry out experiments and research demonstration projects to determine the efficacy of: (a) alternative ways of rehabilitating beneficiaries and encouraging their return to work; and (b) modifying conditions applicable to such beneficiaries including: (i) early referral for rehabilitation services; and (ii) greater use of employers and others in the rehabilitation and placement process.

Who can apply

LocalOther Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Unrestricted by Entity TypeFor-Profit OrganizationNonprofit OrganizationTribalTerritorialState

Categories

FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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