Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program
HHS-ACL Forecasted HHS-2026-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0067Description
The purpose of the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is to support programs that provide for the purchase of AT, such as a low-interest loan fund, an interest buy-down program, a revolving loan fund, a loan guarantee, or an insurance program, that results in the acquisition of AT devices and services. Applicants for the AT AFP grant awards are required to provide an assurance that, and information describing the manner in which, the AT AFP will expand and emphasize consumer choice and control. Applicants should incorporate credit-building activities in their programs, including financial education and information about other possible funding sources. Successful applicants must emphasize consumer choice and control and build programs that will provide financing for the full array of AT devices and services and ensure that all people with disabilities, regardless of type of disability or health condition, age, level of income, and residence, have access to the program.
Eligibility
State agencies and community-based disability organizations that are directed by and operated for individuals with disabilities shall be eligible to compete. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $100,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $700,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $1,970,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 3
Key Dates
- Posted
- September 5, 2025
- Closes
- N/A
- Archive Date
- December 31, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- HHS-ACL
- Agency Code
- HHS-ACL
- Funding Instrument
- Other