Open ED-GRANTS-022026-001 CFDA 84.326 Discretionary

OSERS-OSEP: State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children, Assistance Listing Number 84.326T

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — OSERS-OSEP: State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children, Assistance Listing Number 84.326T — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-022026-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.326, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on February 20, 2026 and last updated on March 3, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $1.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $1.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $128,000. 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. Applications close on April 21, 2026. 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

April 21, 2026

Applications Available: February 20, 2026. Application Deadline: April 21, 2026. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 22, 2026. For Further Information: Rebecca Sheffield, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4A232, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-6490. Email: rebecca.sheffield@ed.gov

Posted

February 20, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$1,022,860

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Grant

Description

Purpose of Competition: The purpose of these grants is to establish and operate State DeafBlind Projects in the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326T. 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.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Rebecca Sheffield <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4A232 Washington, DC 20202 <br/>Telephone: (202) 245-6490 <br/>Email: rebecca.sheffield@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 20, 2026
Close Date April 21, 2026
Archive Date May 21, 2026
Last Updated March 3, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OSERS-OSEP: State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children, Assistance Listing Number 84.326T", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.326. Purpose of Competition: The purpose of these grants is to establish and operate State DeafBlind Projects in the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington,...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is April 21, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $1,022,860. Expected number of awards: 8.
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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