Directed Grants and Awards

Objective

Objectives of the programs vary based on the directed grant award. Awards are made to specified institutions for purposes specified in the appropriations or authorization bills.

Who Can Apply

• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Other public institution/organization
• Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization
• Other private institutions/organizations

The use of the grants varies based on the appropriation and authorization language.

Who Benefits

• Profit organization
• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Quasi-public nonprofit organization
• Other private institution/organization
• Public nonprofit institution/organization
• Other public institution/organization

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), American Printing House for the Blind (APHB), Gallaudet University, Howard University, and other institutions and organization will benefit.

Assistance Types

• Direct Payments for Specified Use

Program Contact

james.selby@ed.gov
202-435-6135