Since 1998, the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Trust Fund has been used to fund services and/or research to prevent and improve the treatment and care for those with spinal cord and brain injuries. The CNI Advisory Board makes recommendations for the administration of these funds in cooperation with the Commissioner of DARS. This page provides general information about the eligibility and process for receiving CNI Trust Funds. As funding opportunities become available, additional information will be added to this page.
Eligibility
Must be a Virginia-based organization, institution, or researcher.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically through eVA by the deadline listed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Late applications will not be accepted. No paper, emailed, faxed, or mailed submissions will be accepted.
Key Guidelines
- Applications must be submitted securely through the eVA system — nowhere else.
- Only electronic proposals submitted through eVA will be reviewed.
- Applicants must be registered in eVA to apply.
What to Submit
- One signed original proposal in PDF format, including all attachments.
- One signed and labeled “REDACTED COPY” in PDF format, with any proprietary information removed.
Before You Apply
- Visit www.eva.virginia.gov
- Click “I Sell To Virginia”
- Click “eVA Vendor Training”
- Click “Respond to IFBs – RFPs and more” for step-by-step instructions
- Check for updates to the application on the Virginia Business Opportunities (VBO) page.
- Complete and attach all required documents, amendments, and product details.
Need Application Help?
Contact eVA Customer Care at 866-289-7367 or email eVACustomerCare@dgs.virginia.gov before the deadline.