Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Delaware received a Formula Grant award of $155,710 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports Delaware's statewide efforts to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups.

Under this grant, the University of Delaware will deliver comprehensive assistive technology services and programs designed to help individuals with disabilities acquire adaptive technologies and increase independence. The program encompasses financial assistance mechanisms, education initiatives, device demonstration programs, and technology loan services. As the designated state recipient, the institution will work to expand access to assistive technology financing, provide financial counseling and resources, and develop initiatives that enhance technology accessibility for Delaware residents with disabilities of all ages, consistent with the broader ACL Assistive Technology program objectives of supporting state-level technology-related assistance efforts.