Federal Grant Award Summary

Oklahoma State University received a Formula Grant award of $667,652 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 Oklahoma's statewide assistive technology (AT) initiative to improve access to AT devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups. The formula grant, distributed to the state based on established allocation criteria, enables the university to administer comprehensive programs addressing financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, technology loan programs, and financial counseling services for the target population.

The award funds Oklahoma's efforts to expand assistive technology infrastructure and services through state-level coordination and administration. As the designated recipient, Oklahoma State University will manage resources to support individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services throughout the state. The program emphasizes improving the provision of technology-related assistance and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while serving disability service beneficiaries across all age groups in Oklahoma.