Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings: 93.469 -- Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program
Last Updated: June 22, 2026
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
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 |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2026-acl-cip-attf-0067.pdf | hhs-2026-acl-cip-attf-0067.pdf | Jun 22, 2026 09:32 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 22, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Award
$1,950,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2026-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0067
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:
June 22, 2026
Archive date:
December 31, 2026
