This grant, offered by the Department, supports programs designed to facilitate the acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) devices for individuals with disabilities. It achieves this through alternative financing mechanisms such as low-interest loans, revolving loan funds, loan guarantees, and interest buy-down programs. A core requirement is that successful applicants prioritize consumer choice and control, integrating credit-building activities and financial education. The program aims to ensure comprehensive access to AT devices and services for all people with disabilities, regardless of their specific condition, age, income level, or geographic location, empowering them with essential tools for independence.
Opportunity ID: 347032
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.469 — Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | The purpose of the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is to support programs that provide for the purchase of AT devices, such as a low-interest loan fund, an interest buy-down program, a revolving loan fund, a loan guarantee, an insurance program, or additional activities that result in the acquisition of AT devices. Applicants for these grants are required to provide an assurance that, and information describing the manner in which, the 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Groenendaal
Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov Email:Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 347032 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0098-1.pdf
Folder 347032 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> PKG00281827-instructions-1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert Groenendaal Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov Email: Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.469 | HHS-2023-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0098 | Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program | PKG00281827 | May 23, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347032 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347032 SF424A-1.0.pdf
347032 SF424B-1.1.pdf
347032 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347032 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
347032 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347032 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
347032 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
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