Peer Supports for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
This grant funds a 3-year project to create sustainable peer support networks for people who use or could benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication, promoting inclusion, independence, and self-advocacy.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $775,000 per year for 3 years (single award); no cost sharing required
Summary: Supports development of sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or could benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—specific details and dates subject to change.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), will fund a single 3-year cooperative agreement to develop and implement sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or could benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). The project aims to address the needs of the estimated five million people in the U.S. with speech disabilities—including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)—by enhancing access to community services, individualized supports, and other resources that promote self-determination, independence, and community inclusion. The goal is to create a supportive community where AAC users can share experiences and increase awareness, usage, and knowledge of AAC to improve quality of life.
