This grant aims to increase the awareness and use of ABLE accounts, which are special savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. These accounts help people save money for various expenses like education, housing, and healthcare without affecting their eligibility for disability benefits. The grant supports efforts to educate and reach more people about these accounts, especially since eligibility has expanded to include more individuals.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like state governments, city governments, non-profits, universities, tribal governments, and school districts that can help increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts for people with disabilities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status if required
- Entities not fitting the specified eligible types
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements or letters of support
- Organizational financial statements
- Staff resumes or bios
- Project timeline
- Evaluation plan
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure your organization fits the eligible types.
- Submit your application by the deadline.
- Be clear about how your project will increase ABLE account usage.
- Prepare for detailed reporting requirements if awarded.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, and independent school districts.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like state governments, city governments, non-profits, universities, tribal governments, and school districts that can help increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts for people with disabilities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status if required
- Entities not fitting the specified eligible types
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for marketing and outreach efforts to promote ABLE accounts, partnerships with community stakeholders, and enhancing state-level systems to support economic security and mobility for individuals with disabilities.
Total Program Funding
$1,500,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a qualifying organization.
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on increasing ABLE account usage.
- Create a comprehensive budget plan.
- Gather letters of support from partners.
- Compile organizational financial statements.
- Draft resumes or bios for key staff members.
- Outline a project timeline and evaluation plan.
- Submit the application by the deadline.