The Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is designed to help organizations create programs that make it easier for people with disabilities to buy assistive technology. This could include setting up low-interest loans, revolving loan funds, or other financial tools. The goal is to ensure people with disabilities have more control over their choices and access to necessary devices and services.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like public and private universities, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that want to help people with disabilities access assistive technology through financial programs.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on assistive technology
- Entities not providing consumer choice and control
- Lack of credit-building activities in the program
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed program plan emphasizing consumer choice
- Assurance of expanding consumer control
- Financial education program outline
- Information on other funding sources
- Budget proposal
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of eligibility status
Cautions
- Ensure the program emphasizes consumer choice and control.
- Include credit-building activities in the program.
- Make sure all people with disabilities can access the program, regardless of their specific needs.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, state governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. These entities should be focused on providing financial programs for assistive technology.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like public and private universities, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that want to help people with disabilities access assistive technology through financial programs.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on assistive technology
- Entities not providing consumer choice and control
- Lack of credit-building activities in the program
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to set up financial programs like low-interest loans or revolving loan funds that help people with disabilities purchase assistive technology. The programs should also include credit-building activities and financial education.
Total Program Funding
$1,950,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a public or private institution, state government, tribal government, or nonprofit.
- Develop a program plan that includes financial tools for assistive technology.
- Include credit-building and financial education components.
- Prepare a budget proposal within the $100,000 - $700,000 range.
- Gather documentation of nonprofit status or other eligibility proof.
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements.
- Submit application by July 22, 2026.