Federal Grant Award Summary

Utah State University received a $696,817 formula grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports Utah's statewide assistive technology (AT) initiative to improve access to AT devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups. The funding enables comprehensive programs including financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, technology loan programs, and financial counseling services delivered through USU as the designated state administrative entity.

The program operates as part of the broader ACL Assistive Technology program, which distributes formula grants to all fifty states, territories, and the District of Columbia based on established allocation formulas. Utah's award will support state efforts to develop and maintain comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance serving individuals with disabilities of all ages, with benefits accruing to individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations providing disability services. State plans developed under this award are subject to ACL staff review to ensure compliance with program regulations and effectiveness in serving the target population.