This Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program (AT AFP) grant aims to support initiatives that enable the acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services. Funding options include low-interest loans, revolving funds, loan guarantees, or insurance programs, designed to ensure widespread access to AT. Successful applicants must prioritize consumer choice and control, integrate credit-building activities, and offer financial education. The program seeks to empower all individuals with disabilities, irrespective of their condition, age, income, or location, by providing flexible financing solutions for a comprehensive range of AT devices and services. This grant is for programs dedicated to expanding accessibility and affordability of essential AT.
Opportunity ID: 354689
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0088 |
| 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.469 — Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2024 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: | Aug 12, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,970,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having 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, 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. |
| 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 354689 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> PKG00287004-instructions-1.pdf
Folder 354689 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA_Content_of_HHS-2024-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0088-1.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-2024-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0088 | Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program | PKG00287004 | Jun 13, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354689 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354689 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354689 SF424B-1.1.pdf
354689 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354689 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
354689 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354689 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
354689 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
354689 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
354689 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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