ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy
Active
- Assistance listing
- 93.843
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Grant awards
- 688 $79,716,526 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Formula Grant
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 75-0142-0-1-506
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awards Formula Grants under CFDA 93.843 to support protection and advocacy services for the acquisition, utilization, and maintenance of assistive technology and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities, with the most recent grants obligated on October 1, 2025.
The program distributes funding almost exclusively through Formula Grants allocated to designated protection and advocacy agencies in states and outlying areas. Recent awards show consistent annual disbursement in the range of 57–58 grants per year, with the portfolio spanning 688 total awards since 2015. Combined federal dollars obligated total $79.7 million across the portfolio. Grant amounts vary significantly by state population and need: California received $693,797 for FY2026, Texas $550,566, New York $349,567, and Florida $411,237, while smaller states and territories received baseline allocations of approximately $40,000 to $66,710. Recent awards from FY2025 show a similar pattern, with New York obligated $438,187 and Florida $506,239 in that fiscal year.
The program operates as a formula distribution rather than competitive grants; awards flow through a single funding agency and are released electronically. This structure means pursuit decisions center on eligible applicant status: only designated state and territorial protection and advocacy agencies may apply. The consistency of annual funding at roughly 57–58 grants per year across all states and territories indicates this is a stable, recurring program. Non-federal entities expending $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year are subject to single or program-specific audits under 2 CFR 200 and 45 CFR Part 75.
No recent grant opportunities are posted in the source material; this program operates on a defined fiscal-year calendar with awards released each October. The next award cycle would open for FY2027 funding in the standard October timeframe. For eligible state and territorial protection and advocacy agencies, this program represents predictable formula funding rather than a competitive pursuit.
Objective and description
- Objective
To support protection and advocacy services through the systems established to provide protection and advocacy services under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition, utilizatio
- Description
To support protection and advocacy services through the systems established to provide protection and advocacy services under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition, utilization, or maintenance of assistive technology or assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Designated protection and advocacy agencies in States and outlying areas only.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Persons with disabilities who may benefit from assistive technology services and devices.
- Uses of assistance
Funds may be used to support protection and advocacy services related to assistive technology services and devices. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate that is referenced under 34 CFR 76-564-76.569.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Annual Formula Grants. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic Transfer.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Contact the Program Office for information.
- Award procedure
Applications are reviewed by Department of Health and Human Services staff.
- Appeals
The grantee may appeal to the Office of Administrative Law/Judges (34 CFR part 81).
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 688 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disability Rights California | $8,115,593 | 10% |
| 2 | Disability Rights Texas | $5,863,674 | 7% |
| 3 | Disability Rights Florida Inc. | $4,328,778 | 5% |
| 4 | Disability Advocates Inc. | $4,026,785 | 5% |
| 5 | Disability Rights Pennsylvania | $2,642,048 | 3% |
| 6 | Equip For Equality, Inc. | $2,537,458 | 3% |
| 7 | Disability Rights Ohio | $2,305,316 | 3% |
| 8 | Disability Rights North Carolina | $2,120,322 | 3% |
| 9 | Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. | $2,069,048 | 3% |
| 10 | Disability Rights Michigan | $1,997,121 | 3% |
10 of 60 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $6,967,949 |
| FY2025 | $8,696,496 |
| FY2024 | $10,198,508 |
| FY2023 | $6,363,922 |
| FY2022 | $9,922,171 |
| FY2021 | $4,724,858 |
| FY2020 | $9,918,479 |
| FY2019 | $4,745,416 |
| FY2018 | $4,745,655 |
| FY2017 | $4,424,434 |
| FY2016 | $4,441,819 |
| FY2015 | $4,566,819 |
| FY2008 | $10,700 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 93.843?
Assistance Listing 93.843 is ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy, a federal grant program run by Administration for Community Living (Department of Health and Human Services).
What is the CFDA number for ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy?
Its CFDA number is 93.843: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 93.843 awarded?
688 grant awards under 93.843 have obligated $79,716,526 in federal funds to 60 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 93.843?
The recipients obligated the most under ACL Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy are Disability Rights California ($8,115,593), Disability Rights Texas ($5,863,674) and Disability Rights Florida Inc. ($4,328,778).
How much did 93.843 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 93.843 obligated $8,696,496 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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