Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program

Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2016-ACL-CIP-ATTF-0164 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 93.464Eligible Applicants State governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAgency Name: HHS-ACLClosing Date: Jun 06, 2016Award Ceiling: $700,000Expected Number of Awards: 3Creation Date: Apr 06, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: The purpose of the Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) is to support programs that provide for the purchase of AT devices, such as a low-interest loan fund, an interest buy-down program, a revolving loan fund, a loan guarantee, or an insurance program. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (the Act) requires applicants for these grants to provide an assurance that, and information describing the manner in which, the AFP will expand and emphasize consumer choice and control. The Act provides that applicants should incorporate credit-building activities in their programs, including financial educa...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding