Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program

Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Community Living (acl)

The purpose of the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is to support programs that provide for the purchase of AT devices and services, such as low-interest loan fund, an interest buy-down program, a revolving loan fund, and a loan guarantee program.

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Helps people with disabilities get low-interest loans for essential assistive technology like wheelchairs and hearing aids. These loans support independence in education, work, and daily life.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,000,000 - $2,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Community Living (acl)

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What Is This Program?

The Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) provides low-interest loans, lease-to-own options, and other financial tools to help people with disabilities afford crucial AT devices (like wheelchairs, hearing aids, or communication tools) that aren't covered by traditional programs, focusing on consumer choice, financial education, and enabling independence for education, employment, and daily living. These state-run programs, funded through federal grants under the AT Act, are accessed via your state's AT Program (Tech Act Program) or the AT3 Center for information and local resources

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Robert.Groenendaal@acl.hhs.gov
202-795-7356

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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $2,000,000 (minimum $2,000,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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