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Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) that funds state-level alternative financing programs to help individuals with disabilities purchase assistive technology devices and services.
The program supports establishing and operating low-interest loan programs, revolving loan funds, and other financing mechanisms that reduce the out-of-pocket cost of assistive technology. Up to three awards are expected under this discretionary grant. Eligible applicants include states and other entities as defined in the funding opportunity.
No cost sharing or matching requirement applies.
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gov Maintenance Calendar HHS-2024-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0088 Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living 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 Expected Number of Awards:3 Assistance Listings:93.
469 -- Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No 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 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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) 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@acl. hhs.
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