This grant, offered by a Federal Department, aims to support programs that facilitate the acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) devices. These programs may include low-interest loan funds, revolving loans, loan guarantees, or other innovative financing mechanisms designed to make AT accessible. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed program will expand consumer choice and control, while also incorporating essential credit-building activities like financial education and information on alternative funding sources. The primary purpose of this grant is to ensure that all individuals with disabilities, regardless of their specific condition, age, income level, or geographic location, have equitable access to a comprehensive range of AT devices and services through consumer-centric financing solutions.
Opportunity ID: 338819
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2022-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0055 |
| 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: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2022 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: | Jun 28, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,984,929 |
| 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 338819 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> PKG00273815-1-instructions.pdf
Folder 338819 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2022-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0055-1.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-2022-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0055 | Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program | PKG00273815 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
338819 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
338819 SF424A-1.0.pdf
338819 SF424B-1.1.pdf
338819 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
338819 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
338819 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
338819 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
338819 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
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