Federal Grant Award Summary

Northern Arizona University received a Formula Grant award of $945,585.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports comprehensive statewide initiatives to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups in Arizona. As the designated recipient, Northern Arizona University will administer the formula grant allocation to enhance assistive technology provision through financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, technology loan programs, and financial counseling services designed to serve individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations throughout the state.

The Assistive Technology Act program operates through formula-based allocation to states and territories to strengthen their technology-related assistance infrastructure. Northern Arizona University's award is consistent with the program's emphasis on supporting statewide efforts that benefit individuals with disabilities of all ages and requires compliance with ACL regulations and state plan requirements. The university's substantial federal grant management experience and established relationships with state rehabilitation agencies position it effectively to administer this assistive technology initiative for Arizona's disability services community.