Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) received a Formula Grant award of $751,178 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports Indiana's comprehensive statewide assistive technology initiative to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups. Under this program, FSSA delivers technology-related assistance 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 providing disability services throughout the state.

The ACL Assistive Technology program operates as an annual formula grant distributed to states based on established allocation formulas. State plans are subject to Administration for Community Living review to ensure program compliance and effectiveness in serving the target population. FSSA's administration of this award reflects Indiana's commitment to expanding assistive technology infrastructure and access for residents with disabilities of all ages through evidence-based service delivery models consistent with federal program requirements.