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Accessible Education Video Projects Grant Opportunity from Department of Education (ALN 84.327C)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education seeks proposals for Accessible Education Video Projects to enhance educational media accessibility for children with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - Program Details: - Assistance Listing Number 84.327C - Estimated total funding: $3,150,000 - Up to three awards, each not exceeding $1,050,000 for a 12-month budget period - Project period up to 60 months - Products/Services Requested: - Development, demonstration, and use of technology for accessible educational media - Captioning (open and closed), audio description, and ASL interpretation for television programs, videos, and materials - Production and transfer of high-quality captioned, audio described, and ASL interpreted educational media - Use of AI technology to improve accessibility and efficiency - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Coordination across awarded projects - Transfer of media to the National Center for Accessible Education Videos - Compliance with federal civil rights laws - Eligible applicants: state/local educational agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, Indian Tribes, and for-profit organizations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for project proposals rather than procurement of commercial products.

Description

This grant opportunity aims to fund Accessible Education Video Projects to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities. The program supports the development and use of technology, captioning, video description, and accessible educational materials appropriate for early learning through grade 12 settings. It specifically addresses requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to support audio description, open captioning, and closed captioning for television programs, videos, and other materials. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, and for-profit organizations. The award is a cooperative agreement with a total funding amount of $3,150,000, expecting to make three awards with a minimum award of $1,050,000 each.

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