OSERS-OSEP: National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistance Listing Number 84.326D
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to establish a national technical assistance center focused on postsecondary education and training for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Eligible applicants include State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), public charter schools, institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofits, freely associated States, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.
The center will provide technical assistance and dissemination across three Department of Education programs. Activities include capacity-building, professional development, and educational technology resources tailored to deaf and hard of hearing students in postsecondary settings.
Program description
Program Description- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the Secretary to provide annually at least $4,000,000 to address the postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, and adult education needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.[1] Aligned with this requirement, through this competition the Department intends to establish a National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This competition uses funds from three Department programs: the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (TA&D) program; the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (PD) program; and the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities (ETechM2) program.
Assistance Listing Number: 84.326D.
[1] See IDEA Section 682(d)(1)(B).
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Education Assistance)
- Project Narrative addressing IDEA compliance and national scope
- Evaluation Plan with measurable outcomes
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- 2025 ED Common Instructions compliance materials
Program contact
- 👤 Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst
- 📧 Eric.Caruso@ed.gov
- 📞 2022456408
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 84.326 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$31,250,000
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$22,400,000
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$21,750,000
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$21,298,622
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$20,704,599
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$13,593,788
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$11,150,000
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$9,998,628
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$9,000,000
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$8,500,000
Top States by Funding
- NC 6 awards $55.9M
- CA 8 awards $53.5M
- TX 5 awards $49.4M
- OR 4 awards $22.4M
- VA 4 awards $20.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 84.326). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $44,345,000 | |
| 2019 | $44,345,000 | |
| 2020 | $44,345,000 | |
| 2021 | $44,345,000 | |
| 2022 | $44,345,000 | |
| 2023 | $45,345,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $39,345,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $45,345,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
SEAs, LEAs, higher education institutions, public agencies, private nonprofits, tribes, and for-profit organizations can apply. The applicant must have capacity to establish and operate a national technical assistance center.
What is the funding amount and duration?
The total competition is $4,000,000. Grant duration and specific award amounts are not specified in the program description.
What activities does this center support?
The center provides technical assistance, professional development, and educational technology resources for postsecondary education and training serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require any matching funds or cost-sharing contributions from applicants.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is July 30, 2026. Applicants should use 2025 Common Instructions for Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your organization's track record serving deaf and hard of hearing populations. Show concrete experience in education and training programs.
- Clearly explain your project's alignment with IDEA requirements and the three Department programs (TA&D, PD, ETechM2). Reference specific statutory language.
- Design your center to serve a truly national audience. Include strategies for reaching rural areas and underserved regions through multiple delivery methods.
- Propose a strong evaluation plan with measurable outcomes tied to improved postsecondary outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Build a qualified team with deaf and hard of hearing professionals in leadership. Include advisory boards representing educators, students, and employers.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak alignment with IDEA Section 682(d) requirements and unclear connection to the three specified Department programs. Failing to demonstrate genuine national scope—proposing regional or limited services. Insufficient evidence of organizational capacity to operate a sustainable center over multiple years.
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