Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Community Living is offering a federal grant titled "Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities." This grant aims to enhance awareness, access, and utilization of ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts, which are designed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving better health and economic security. The initiative is particularly significant as it expands eligibility for ABLE accounts to individuals with an age of disability onset up to 46, potentially reaching an estimated 14 million people, including veterans. The total funding available for this grant is $1.5 million, with a minimum award of $1 million, and the application process is open until June 22, 2026. Interested applicants can contact David Jones at David.Jones@acl.hhs.gov or call 202-795-7367 for further information.
Eligible Applicants
SEC. 162. of the DD Act of 2000 states that "The Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to public or private nonprofit entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities to carry out activities described in section 161(2)." Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.