Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.469 -- Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Robert Groenendaal
Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov
Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0098-1.pdf | Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0098-1.pdf | May 23, 2023 01:48 PM UTC |
| PKG00281827-instructions-1.pdf | PKG00281827-instructions-1.pdf | May 23, 2023 01:47 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: November 30, 2023
Award
$700,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2023-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0098
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 23, 2023
Archive date:
November 30, 2023
