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Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Up to $775,000 — one-time grant

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Deadline: July 22, 2026. One-time submission.

AMOUNT

Up to $775,000 — one-time grant

AMOUNT

Up to $775,000 — one-time grant

DEADLINE

Deadline: July 22, 2026. One-time submission.

DEADLINE

Deadline: July 22, 2026. One-time submission.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This is open to US-based applicants across all stages and industries, but the work must focus on peer support for AAC.

This is open to US-based applicants across all stages and industries, but the work must focus on peer support for AAC.

Applicants must be based in the USA and proposing work related to augmentative and alternative communication peer support programs. No specific identity or stage restrictions are listed.

Applicants must be based in the USA and proposing work related to augmentative and alternative communication peer support programs. No specific identity or stage restrictions are listed.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Federal ACL grants in specialized disability niches are competitive but attract a narrow pool of eligible applicants.

Because this is a specific program area—AAC peer support—the competition is likely limited to organizations already working in disability services or assistive technology. That narrows the field meaningfully compared to general federal grants.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm eligibility and register on SAM.gov if not already — 1-2 weeks

  2. Review full opportunity details on grants.gov and prepare application narrative — 3-6 weeks

  3. Submit application via grants.gov before deadline — 1 day

WORTH KNOWING

This grant comes from the Administration for Community Living, which funds disability and aging programs—applicants with existing ACL relationships or prior federal disability grants may have an advantage in demonstrating credibility.

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