The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking applications for the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) grant. The purpose of this one-year grant program is to support AT financing initiatives that help individuals with disabilities of any age obtain AT devices and services, such as low-interest loan funds, revolving loan funds, or loan guarantees. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and higher education institutions. Applicants must describe how their AFP will expand consumer choice and control, incorporate credit-building activities, and ensure access for all people with disabilities. The application deadline is August 12, 2024, with a letter of intent due on July 18, 2024.
ACL expects to make 3 awards ranging from $100,000 to $700,000. The total estimated funding for the program is $1,970,000. The grants will support the establishment and operation of assistive technology financing activities across the United States, with a focus on developing or expanding lending programs, providing credit counseling and financial education, and increasing access to assistive devices in underserved communities.
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