Closed ED-GRANTS-122925-001 CFDA 84.235 Discretionary

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-122925-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.235, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 29, 2025 and last updated on December 30, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $300,000. The agency has projected $2.1 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 7 awards. If the agency funds the expected 7 awards from the $2.1 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $300,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 27, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $300,000

Close Date

March 27, 2026

Applications Available: December 29, 2025 Application Deadline: March 27, 2026. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 26, 2026. For further information contact: Stephanie Badger, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 219-2185. Email: stephanie.n.badger@ed.gov

Posted

December 29, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$2,100,000

Expected Awards

7

Instrument

Grant

Description

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42234), and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025- 16571/common-instructions-and-information-for-applicants-to department-of-education-discretionary-grantams. Purpose of Program: The Braille Training program offers financial assistance to projects that will (1) provide training in the use of braille for personnel providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services or educational services to youth and adults who are blind; (2) develop braille training materials; (3) develop methods used to teach braille; and (4) develop activities used to promote the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for youth and adults who are blind. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.235E.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Stephanie Badger <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>400 Maryland Avenue SW <br/>Washington, DC 20202 <br/>Telephone: (202) 219-2185 <br/>Email: stephanie.n.badger@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 29, 2025
Close Date March 27, 2026
Archive Date April 26, 2026
Last Updated December 30, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.235. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 27, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $300,000. Total estimated funding: $2,100,000. Expected number of awards: 7.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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