Federal Grant Award Summary

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (doing business as the Talent Investment Agency) received a Formula Grant award of $1,020,427 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Assistive Technology program (CFDA 93.464). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports comprehensive statewide initiatives to improve access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities across all age groups. The program emphasizes financial assistance mechanisms, device demonstrations, technology loan programs, and financial counseling services delivered through the state's assistive technology infrastructure.

In support of these initiatives, the grantee established a subaward with Mi Disability Righ (a non-profit disability advocacy and peer support organization) effective January 12, 2026, to enhance service delivery and client engagement. Mi Disability Righ provides peer education, leadership development, and community engagement services while facilitating connections between assistive technology clients and the state vocational rehabilitation program for eligible individuals who would benefit from additional employment and rehabilitation services. The combined structure ensures both direct access to assistive technology resources and coordinated support through complementary disability services infrastructure.