CFDA 84.160 · retired · Funded this fiscal year
Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES · EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Program page ↗
Objective
To support projects that increase the numbers and improve the skills of manual, tactile, oral, and cued speech interpreters providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind.
Who Can Apply
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
Public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education are eligible for assistance.
Who Benefits
- Individual/Family
- Private nonprofit institution/organization
- Education Professional
- Student/Trainee
- Graduate Student
- Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled)
- Education (13+)
Individuals preparing for employment as interpreters for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind who are presently serving as interpreters and wish to maintain or raise the level of their skills, and the persons who will receive the services of interpreters are beneficiaries of this program.
Assistance Types
- Project Grants
Program Contact
ashley.brizzo@ed.gov
(202) 219-2181