Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services received a Formula Grant award of $662,697 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 Oregon's comprehensive statewide assistive technology initiative to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups. The program delivers key products and services including financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, technology loan programs, and financial counseling services designed to enhance access and affordability of assistive technology solutions.

As the designated state recipient under this formula grant, the Oregon Department of Human Services will administer the assistive technology program in accordance with the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (as amended in 2004). The state agency will develop and implement a state plan subject to Administration for Community Living staff review, ensuring compliance with program regulations and effective service delivery to individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services throughout Oregon.