Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Texas at Austin received a formula grant award of $1,521,763 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) 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 devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups in Texas. The funding enables the university to administer and deliver financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, technology loan programs, and financial counseling services as part of Texas's designated assistive technology program.

Under this formula grant, UT Austin will serve as the administrative entity for technology-related assistance activities benefiting individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services throughout Texas. The university's role includes managing state compliance with program regulations, overseeing financial assistance distribution mechanisms, and ensuring effective service delivery to the target population. As a state-designated recipient, UT Austin will be subject to ACL staff review of state plans and performance outcomes to ensure program effectiveness and regulatory compliance throughout the award period.