Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Montana received a Formula Grant award of $658,616 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 Montana's statewide assistive technology initiatives to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups. The University of Montana, serving as the designated recipient through its Research and Sponsored Programs division, administers comprehensive statewide programs that may include technology loan programs, device demonstrations, financial assistance mechanisms, and technical assistance services designed to benefit individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services.

The ACL Assistive Technology program operates through formula grants distributed to states and territories based on established allocation formulas. State plans are subject to review by ACL staff to ensure compliance with program regulations and effectiveness in serving the target population. This funding represents Montana's annual allocation within the broader national initiative supporting all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and several territories in expanding assistive technology infrastructure and accessibility for disabled individuals.