Administration for Community Living

Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

AoD plans to fund one (1) 3-year cooperative agreement to developsustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from the use of Augmentative and…

Agency
Administration for Community Living
Deadline
Jul 22, 2026 (10 days left)
Award ceiling
$775,000
Award floor
$750,000
Total program funding
$775,000
Expected awards
1
Opportunity #
HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DNSA-0023
CFDA
93.631
Cost sharing
Not required
Income Security and Social ServicesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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About this opportunity

AoD plans to fund one (1) 3-year cooperative agreement to developsustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan.

The funded project must include, but not be limited to, individuals that use AAC, nonprofit community-based service-provider organization(s), self-advocacy organizations, youth and adults with I/DD, families, and others in their support system.

The project will address the needs of and provide support for the estimated five million people in the US that experience speech disabilities including individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who use AAC or could benefit from AAC to ensure access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life.

The goal will be to provide a community where people who need or use AAC can come together in a safe space to share their positive and negative experiences and to increase knowledge, usage, and awareness of AAC for people with speech disabilities to live independent, self-determined lives using AAC that meets their interests and communicaion preferences.

Who can apply

AoD plans to fund one (1) 3-year cooperative agreement to develop sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan. The funded project must include, but not be limited to, individuals that use AAC, nonprofit community-based service-provider organization(s), self-advocacy organizations,…

How to apply

Applications for federal grants are submitted through grants.gov under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DNSA-0023. Before you start, confirm your organization's eligibility, register in SAM.gov if you haven't already, and note the response deadline of Jul 22, 2026. AutoGrantHunter helps you decide whether this opportunity is worth pursuing before you invest in a full application.

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