Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that develop accessible educational videos for students with disabilities in K-12 and early learning settings. Eligible applicants include state and local education agencies, public and private schools, colleges, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, Indian tribes, and freely associated states. Projects must provide audio description, open captioning, or closed captioning for television programs, videos, or emerging technology materials used in classrooms. Cost sharing is not required.
This grant is for organizations that develop accessible educational videos for students with disabilities in K-12 and early learning settings. Eligible applicants include state and local education agencies, public and private schools, colleges, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, Indian tribes, and freely associated states. Projects must provide audio description, open captioning, or closed captioning for television programs, videos, or emerging technology materials used in classrooms. Cost sharing is not required.
Program description
Program Description: The purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program is to improve results for children with disabilities by (1) promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) supporting educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for students with disabilities; (3) providing support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and (4) providing accessible educational materials to students with disabilities in a timely manner.
This competition establishes Accessible Education Video Projects that are designed to meet requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Specifically, section 674(c) of IDEA requires, in part, that the Secretary of Education support audio description, open captioning, and closed captioning that is appropriate for use in early learning and kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) settings of (a) television programs; (b) videos; or (c) other materials, including programs and materials associated with new and emerging technologies.
ALN: 84.327C.
Applicants are required to follow the 2025 Common Instructions and Information for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42234) and available at ED 2025 Common Instructions.
Note: For new potential grantees unfamiliar with grantmaking at ED, please consult our “Getting Started with Discretionary Grant Applications” webpage.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations that develop accessible educational videos for students with disabilities in K-12 and early learning settings. Eligible applicants include state and local education agencies, public and private schools, colleges, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, Indian tribes, and freely associated states. Projects must provide audio description, open captioning, or closed captioning for television programs, videos, or emerging technology materials used in classrooms. Cost sharing is not required.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 Application for Federal Education Assistance
- Project Narrative (proposal)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational documentation (nonprofit status proof if applicable)
- Letters of commitment from school partners or state education agencies
- ED 2025 Common Instructions required forms and certifications
Program contact
- 👤 Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst
- 📧 Eric.Caruso@ed.gov
- 📞 2022456408
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 84.327 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$36,500,000
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$10,600,000
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$6,671,710
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$4,350,000
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$3,790,488
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$3,700,000
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$3,630,000
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$3,630,000
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$3,611,815
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$2,999,520
Top States by Funding
- CA 3 awards $38.4M
- KS 10 awards $18.5M
- MA 5 awards $16.3M
- MD 2 awards $14.2M
- VA 7 awards $12.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State educational agencies, local school districts, public charter schools, colleges, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, Indian tribes, and other public agencies. Nonprofit applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status or equivalent documentation.
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Projects that create or provide audio description, open captioning, or closed captioning for educational videos and materials used in K-12 and early learning classrooms.
Is there a deadline?
Yes, the fixed deadline is June 26, 2026. Check the Federal Register notice for any updates.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards typically up to $1,050,000 from a total competition pool of $3,150,000. Exact amounts vary by competition year.
Is cost sharing required?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on classroom-ready materials. Describe exactly how schools will use your videos and captioning.
- Align your work with IDEA requirements. Emphasize compliance with audio description and captioning standards.
- Include letters of support from school districts or educators who will use your materials.
- Address how your project reaches underserved students with disabilities, including low-income and rural populations.
- Demonstrate a clear dissemination plan for making videos available to schools across multiple states.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague project scope. Applications lacking specific details about which grades, disabilities, and subject areas the videos will serve get rejected. Insufficient captioning/description standards. Proposals that don't reference IDEA-required accessibility standards or lack quality assurance plans fail. No evidence of educator input. Projects without letters of commitment from actual school partners struggle competitively.
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