Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.160 (USAspending.gov).
- St. Catherine University 2 awards $3,814,606
- Northeastern University 2 awards $3,111,244
- Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez Inc $2,190,973
- Western Oregon University $1,820,000
- Idaho State University $1,810,676
- University Of Northern Colorado $1,780,000
- University Of Texas At Austin $900,000
- League For Blind & Disabled Inc $494,596
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
- Other
Public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education are eligible for assistance.
Beneficiaries
- Other
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
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
Description
Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind supports 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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Special Education
Other categories:
Law Enforcement Education
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.
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