Assistive Technology Act National Activities: National Assistive Technology Data Analysis and Reporting Assistance | HHS 2017 ACL CIP ATTA 0223

Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACL CIP ATTA 0223

This opportunity, titled "Assistive Technology Act National Activities: National Assistive Technology Data Analysis and Reporting Assistance" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2017 ACL CIP ATTA 0223), is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Community Living (ACL). It is authorized under Section 6(b) of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended, and falls under CFDA 93.464. The overall purpose is to strengthen how Assistive Technology (AT) Act programs collect, manage, analyze, and report data so the results of these programs can be measured more consistently, communicated more clearly to the public, and used to improve performance and outcomes for people who rely on assistive technology, including individuals with disabilities and older adults.

ACL intends to fund a single national award (Expected Awards: 1) with an annual award ceiling of $350,000. The funded organization would be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining two connected pieces of infrastructure: (1) a day-to-day data collection tool used in routine program operations, and (2) an aggregate data collection system that supports state-level and national reporting. A key feature of the system is an ad hoc query capability, meaning authorized users should be able to pull customized reports on demand, rather than being limited to a small set of fixed, pre-built reports. The focus is not simply building a database, but creating a practical, working system that can be used consistently across programs and can produce meaningful information for oversight, planning, and public transparency.

A central part of the work is providing technical assistance and training to the entities funded under Section 4 of the AT Act (the state and territory AT programs). The grantee would help these programs collect and report data on their activities in a standardized way and would support the development of data collection capacity at the state level. In practice, that implies hands-on support such as guidance on data definitions and reporting requirements, training staff to use the tool correctly, troubleshooting, improving data quality and consistency, and helping programs adopt processes that make reporting less burdensome and more accurate over time. The intent is to make the data systems usable in real program environments, not just theoretically sound.

ACL describes the reason for this investment as improving administration and management of AT Act Section 4 programs so they can improve performance, provide better information to the public, and ultimately increase access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services. Better data collection and reporting can show what services are being delivered, who is being reached, what outcomes are being achieved, and where gaps remain. That kind of information supports stronger program management and helps communicate the value of AT services to stakeholders, policymakers, and the broader community.

Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The opportunity was originally posted on May 19, 2017, with an original closing date of July 21, 2017. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.

• The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistive Technology Act National Activities: National Assistive Technology Data Analysis and Reporting Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.464.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2017 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native 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 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.

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