Open ED-GRANTS-032526-001 CFDA 84.160 Discretionary

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind; Assistance Listing Number 84.160D

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind; Assistance Listing Number 84.160D — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-032526-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.160, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 25, 2026 and last updated on April 1, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $450,000. The agency has projected $1.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $1.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $450,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 May 26, 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

Up to $450,000

Close Date

May 26, 2026

Applications Available: March 25, 2026 Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 23, 2026 For Further Information: April Hammond. Telephone: (202) 987-0114. Email: 84.160D@ed.gov.

Posted

March 25, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$1,800,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

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-todepartment-of-education-discretionary-grantams.The purpose of this program is to provide training to interpreters to effectively meet the communication needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are DeafBlind receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and/or services from other programs, such as independent living services, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act).Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.160D

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

April Hammond <br/>Telephone: (202) 987-0114 <br/>Email: 84.160D@ed.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 25, 2026
Close Date May 26, 2026
Archive Date June 25, 2026
Last Updated April 1, 2026

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): Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind; Assistance Listing Number 84.160D", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.160. 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?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 26, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $450,000. Total estimated funding: $1,800,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
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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