Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind

CFDA 84.160 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2.9M FY2025
$2.4M
FY16
$2.4M
FY17
$2.4M
FY18
$2.4M
FY19
$2.4M
FY20
$2.9M
FY21
$2.9M
FY22
$3.7M
FY23
$2.9M
FY24*
$2.9M
FY25*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.160 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This program provided funding for seven interpreter training programs in FY 2024.

Program 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.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Public nonprofits
  • Private nonprofits

Public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education are eligible for assistance.

Beneficiaries

  • 11
  • 16
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 45
  • 68

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.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

The Education Department General Administrative Regulations at 34 CFR Part 75 applies to this program. Application is made to Department of Education, Application Control Center, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4725. Attn. 84.160.

Award Procedure

New awards are made based upon the results of a peer review process and the review and approval of applications by staff in various offices within the Department.

Approximately 120 to 160 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Grants are awarded to eligible entities to provide training for manual, tactile, oral and cued speech interpreters. This training may include classroom instruction, workshops, seminars, and field placement. Curriculum may include specialty areas such as interpreting in legal, medical, or rehabilitation settings or for deaf-blind, speech-impaired or developmentally disabled persons.

Required Documentation

2 CFR 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Matching Requirements

A grantee must contribute to the cost of a project under this program in an amount satisfactory to the Secretary. The part of the costs to be borne by the grantee is determined by the Secretary at the time of the grant award.

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Ashley Brizzo
(202) 219-2181
Department of Education Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-11. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:43:01.