# Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acl-aod-dfla-0025-expanding-financial-literacy-and-empowerment-increasing/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361403

> Administration for Community Living offered grants of up to $1.2 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 3, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DFLA-0025 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.631 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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 education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

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.

## What the grant funds

This grant is funded under the Projects of National Significance (PNS) authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. Its purpose is to increase awareness, access, and use of ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts so that individuals with disabilities have the resources needed to better support their health and economic well-being and improve their economic security and mobility. Since 2015, the ABLE Act has authorized states and territories to establish tax-advantaged programs—ABLE accounts—that allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money. These accounts may be used for qualified disability expenses, including education, food, housing, transportation, employment training, assistive technology, and health care. Beginning in January 2026, ABLE eligibility requirements were expanded to include individuals with an age of disability onset up to 46, increased from the previous limit of 26. As a result, an estimated 14 million people will be eligible for ABLE accounts, including approximately 1.2 million veterans. This expansion presents a significant opportunity to broaden outreach to individuals receiving Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well as individuals with disabilities who are not enrolled in disability benefit programs, to help overcome barriers to achieving good health and meaningful employment. To advance these goals, the grant will support strategies such as coordinated marketing efforts at the national, state, and community levels; population-specific approaches implemented through partnerships with ACL grantees and community stakeholders; and a strengthened systems approach at the state level. ACL recognizes that ABLE-related supports can play a critical role in increasing economic security and mobility for individuals with disabilities.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DFLA-0025 still open?

No. It closed on August 3, 2026. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-DNDP-0016, expected deadline March 14, 2027.

### Who can apply for Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities?

Administration for Community Living accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities?

Closed August 3, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.2 million each. About $3.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Mass at Boston, University of Kansas Center for Research Inc, National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services. The program made 34 awards worth $39.5 million in that time.