Simpler Grants.gov #361621

Grant for Interpreter Training Services for Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind

The Department of Education is seeking applications for a grant program to train interpreters serving individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) - Products/Services Requested: - Interpreter training services to enhance communication for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind - Focus on those receiving vocational rehabilitation or independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Notable Requirements: - Absolute priority for interpreter training - Invitational priority for serving older individuals with disabilities - Open licensing of all grant deliverables - Accessibility standards for application materials - Cost sharing or matching is required - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $1,800,000 - Up to four awards, maximum $450,000 per award - Eligible Applicants: - States, public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, American Indian Tribes, and Institutions of Higher Education - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for training services, not product procurement.

Description

The program aims to provide training to interpreters to meet the communication needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are DeafBlind. It is part of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the Department of Education. The opportunity includes an absolute priority on Interpreter Training and an invitational priority for Older Individuals with Disabilities. The total funding available is $1,800,000, with expected awards of 4, and a maximum award of $450,000.

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