Notice2026-06172
Competition Announcement; Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind
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Published
March 31, 2026
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Education Department
Abstract
The Department of Education (ED) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 under the Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind (Interpreter Training) program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.160D.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 15984]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06172]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Competition Announcement; Training of Interpreters for
Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are
DeafBlind
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Education (ED) announces the opportunity to
apply for competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 under the
Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of
Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind (Interpreter Training)
program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.160D.
DATES: Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> ``APPLY'' function by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time May 26,
2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: April Hammond. Telephone: (202) 987-
0114. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f7cfc3d9c6c1c7b3b79293d9909881"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="350d011b040305717550511b525a43">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Interpreter Training
program is to provide training to interpreters to effectively meet the
communication needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and
individuals who are DeafBlind receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR)
services and/or services from other programs, such as independent
living services, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation
Act). The FY 2026 competition includes an absolute priority and an
invitational priority, selection criteria, and requirements. The
absolute priority is: Interpreter Training. The invitational priority
is: Older Individuals with Disabilities.
To Apply: The complete funding opportunity announcement and all
information needed to apply, including the priorities and program
requirements, are available on ED's website at <a href="https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info">https://ncrtm.ed.gov/grant-info</a> and on <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361621">https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361621</a>. The application notice and instructions on grants.gov is
the official document governing the grant competition.
Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 709(c) and 772(a) and (f).
Accessible Format: On request to the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain
this document in an accessible format.
Kimberly Richey,
Acting Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Delegated
the authority to perform the functions and duties of Assistant
Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.
[FR Doc. 2026-06172 Filed 3-30-26; 8:45 am]
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