Federal Grant Award Summary

The University System of New Hampshire received a $641,577 formula grant award 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 comprehensive statewide initiatives to improve access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups in New Hampshire. The University System of New Hampshire administers the AT ACT (Assistive Technology Act) State Grants program, which provides technology demonstrations, device loan programs, training, technical assistance, and public information resources to enhance assistive technology accessibility.

The program benefits individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations throughout New Hampshire by delivering financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, and technology loan services. As part of the federal formula grant distribution to all states and territories, this award represents New Hampshire's allocation to strengthen statewide assistive technology infrastructure and ensure equitable access to devices and services for the disability community.