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Assistive Technology Financing Program Grants for Individuals with Disabilities

This opportunity from the Administration for Community Living seeks applicants to establish or operate Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Programs (AFP) to help individuals with disabilities acquire AT devices and services. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Program Overview: - Funding supports creation and operation of financing mechanisms for AT, such as: - Low-interest loan funds - Interest buy-down programs - Revolving loan funds - Loan guarantees - Insurance programs - Emphasis on consumer choice, credit-building, and broad access to AT - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofits, state agencies, tribal governments, educational institutions - Products/Services Requested: - Financing program services for the full range of assistive technology devices and services - No specific OEMs, products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique Requirements: - Programs must facilitate access to AT for all people with disabilities - Focus on consumer control and credit-building activities - Funding: - Estimated $1,970,000 total, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $700,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice

Description

This solicitation seeks applications for the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program, which supports programs that provide financing for the purchase of AT devices and services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions, with a focus on expanding consumer choice and control for individuals with disabilities. The program encourages credit-building activities and aims to ensure access to AT for all people with disabilities, regardless of their circumstances. The funding opportunity offers grants with a minimum award of $100,000 and a maximum of $700,000, with an expected total funding of $1,970,000 and three awards.

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