Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication is a Administration for Community Living grant providing $750K to $775K. Applications are due 2026-07-22 (closing in 16 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$750K–$775K
2026-07-22
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication from Administration for Community Living, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Community Living before the deadline.
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Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication?
Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication is offered by Administration for Community Living and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication provide?
Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication provides between $750K and $775K per award from Administration for Community Living. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication deadline?
Applications for Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication are due 2026-07-22 (closing in 16 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Community Living, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication?
To apply for Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Community Living.
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