Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Ohio State University, through its Office of Sponsored Programs, received $911,402 in federal formula grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports Ohio's comprehensive statewide initiatives to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups.

Under this formula grant, Ohio State University will administer and deliver assistive technology-related assistance programs designed to benefit individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services. The funding supports activities including device demonstrations, technology loan programs, financial assistance mechanisms, and financial counseling services. As the designated recipient for Ohio, the university will manage state plan implementation, coordinate with community-based organizations, and ensure compliance with ACL program regulations while serving the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the state.