Federal Register #84.327N

Grant Competition for National Center for Accessible Education Videos and Accessible Video Projects

The Department of Education is soliciting competitive grant applications to establish the National Center for Accessible Education Videos under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Program Focus: - Establishment of a National Center for Accessible Education Videos - Absolute priority on accessible education video projects for children with disabilities - Support for technology development, educational activities, captioning, video description, and timely delivery of accessible educational materials - Funding Details: - Maximum award of $2,600,000 for a single 12-month budget period for the National Center - Additional competition for Accessible Education Video Projects with awards up to $1,050,000 - Eligibility: - State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, tribes, for-profit organizations, and other public agencies - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities through accessible video content - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are identified, as this is a programmatic grant opportunity - Place of Performance: - Department of Education (federal office)

Description

The Department of Education announces a competitive grant opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2026 Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program - National Center for Accessible Education Videos. The program aims to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting technology development, supporting educational activities, providing captioning and video description, and delivering accessible educational materials in a timely manner. The competition includes an absolute priority for National Center for Accessible Education Videos. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, and for-profit organizations. The maximum award is $2,600,000 for a single 12-month budget period.

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