Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance

Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This program provides grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for projects of national significance that create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to directly and fully contribute to and participate in all facets of communi…

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gov Maintenance Calendar HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DFLA-0025 Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DFLA-0025 Funding Opportunity Title:Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Income Security and Social Services Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:93.

631 -- Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jul 14, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 22, 2026 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 03, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p. m. , ET, on the listed application due date.

Archive Date:Oct 30, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 3,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Additional Information on Eligibility:SEC.

162. of the DD Act of 2000 states that "The Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities to carry out activities described in section 161(2)." Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Administration for Community Living Description:This grant is funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

Its purpose is to increase awareness, access, and use of ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts so that individuals with disabilities have the resources needed to better support their health and economic well-being and improve their economic security and mobility.

Since 2015, the ABLE Act has authorized states and territories to establish tax-advantaged programs—ABLE accounts—that allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money. These accounts may be used for qualified disability expenses, including education, food, housing, transportation, employment training, assistive technology, and health care.

Beginning in January 2026, ABLE eligibility requirements were expanded to include individuals with an age of disability onset up to 46, increased from the previous limit of 26. As a result, an estimated 14 million people will be eligible for ABLE accounts, including approximately 1. 2 million veterans.

This expansion presents a significant opportunity to broaden outreach to individuals receiving Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well as individuals with disabilities who are not enrolled in disability benefit programs, to help overcome barriers to achieving good health and meaningful employment.

To advance these goals, the grant will support strategies such as coordinated marketing efforts at the national, state, and community levels; population-specific approaches implemented through partnerships with ACL grantees and community stakeholders; and a strengthened systems approach at the state level.

ACL recognizes that ABLE-related supports can play a critical role in increasing economic security and mobility for individuals with disabilities. Link to Additional Information:https://acl. gov/grants/open-opportunities Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.

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