Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings: 93.631 -- Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance
Last Updated: June 22, 2026
Description
AoD plans to fund one (1) 3-year cooperative agreement to developsustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan. The funded project must include, but not be limited to, individuals that use AAC, nonprofit community-based service-provider organization(s), self-advocacy organizations, youth and adults with I/DD, families, and others in their support system. The project will address the needs of and provide support for the estimated five million people in the US that experience speech disabilities...
including individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who use AAC or could benefit from AAC to ensure access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life. The goal will be to provide a community where people who need or use AAC can come together in a safe space to share their positive and negative experiences and to increase knowledge, usage, and awareness of AAC for people with speech disabilities to live independent, self-determined lives using AAC that meets their interests and communicaion preferences.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
AoD plans to fund one (1) 3-year cooperative agreement to develop sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan. The funded project must include, but not be limited to, individuals that use AAC, nonprofit community-based service-provider organization(s), self-advocacy organizations, youth and adults with I/DD, families, and others in their support system. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement 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
Katherine Cargill-Willis
katherine.cargill-willis@acl.hhs.gov
Government
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2026-acl-aod-dnsa-0023_v2.pdf | hhs-2026-acl-aod-dnsa-0023_v2.pdf | Jun 22, 2026 09:29 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
$775,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$750,000
Award Minimum
$775,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DNSA-0023
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 22, 2026
Archive date:
October 30, 2026
