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Assistance Listing 84.421

Disability Innovation Fund (DIF)

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Assistance Listing 84.421, “Disability Innovation Fund (DIF),” is a federal program administered by EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.

Program objective

To support innovative activities aimed at improving the outcomes of individuals with disabilities as defined by section 7(20)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 84.421

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Other

States and public, private and nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian tribes and institutions of higher education may apply.

Intended beneficiaries: Other.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$281M
FY25—
FY26— est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $8,000,000-$10,000,000 for a 60 month period.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 84.421. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 84.421?

84.421 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Disability Innovation Fund (DIF).” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 84.421?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.