Assistive Technology Grants from the Rural Technology Fund support the purchase of technology to make U.S. schools more accessible to students with disabilities.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis and reviewed every 30-60 days. The average grant is $500 – $2,500, but larger requests will be considered for projects that will impact a greater number of students.
Eligibility
This grant is open to public schools and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
Grants are typically given to schools in rural or high-poverty areas.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used for computer and tablets that feature:
- Text to speech
- Speech to text
- Word processing
- Magnification
- Audio books
- Other accessibility tools
Funds may also be used for:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices
- Adaptive keyboards and mouses
- Software and applications
