Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus received a formula grant award of $648,171 under the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Assistive Technology (AT) Act State Grants program (CFDA 93.464), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the development and delivery of comprehensive statewide assistive technology programs serving individuals with disabilities of all ages in Puerto Rico. As a designated formula grant recipient through the Puerto Rico Governor's office, the institution will implement technology-related assistance initiatives designed to improve access to assistive technology resources and services for individuals with disabilities across the Commonwealth.

The ACL Assistive Technology program operates as an annual formula grant initiative funding state and territorial efforts to establish and enhance assistive technology service delivery systems. Award recipients, including Puerto Rico through the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus as the administering entity, utilize these funds to develop infrastructure, coordinate services, and provide technology-related assistance programs that benefit individuals with disabilities, state agencies, and community-based organizations. The institution's receipt of this award reflects Puerto Rico's participation in the federal formula grant allocation structure, which distributes resources to states and outlying areas based on established formulas to ensure nationwide coverage of assistive technology assistance programs.