Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities
Department of Health and Human Services
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, ho
Funding
Award size
$1M – $10M
Award ceiling
1200000
Type
Cooperative Agreement
Dates
Deadline
Closed
Posted
06/22/2026
Closes
2026-08-03
Eligibility
Eligibility
Independent school districtsNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)State governmentsNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationCounty governmentsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Program
Funding area
Income Security and Social Services - ISS
Opportunity #
HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-DFLA-0025
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov