Notice2026-08529

Notice Announcing Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program-Accessible Education Video Projects Competition

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May 1, 2026

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Education Department

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The Department of Education (ED) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program--Accessible Education Video Projects, Assistance Listing Number 84.327C.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 84 (Friday, May 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08529]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Notice Announcing Educational Technology, Media, and Materials 
for Individuals With Disabilities Program--Accessible Education Video 
Projects Competition

AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 
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 Educational 
Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities 
Program--Accessible Education Video Projects, Assistance Listing Number 
84.327C.

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, June 26, 
2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Caruso. Telephone: (202) 987-
0151. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#286d5a414b066b495a5d5b47684d4c064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3673445f551875574443455976535218515940">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Educational Technology, 
Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program is 
designed 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 children 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 
children with disabilities in a timely manner. The FY 2026 competition 
includes an absolute priority, a competitive preference priority, 
selection criteria, and requirements. The absolute priority is: 
Accessible Education Video Projects. The competitive preference 
priority is Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education.
    Maximum Award: We will not make an award exceeding $1,050,000 for a 
single budget period of 12 months.
    Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies; State lead 
agencies under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education 
Act; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter 
schools that are considered LEAs under State law; institutions of 
higher education, including community colleges; other public agencies; 
private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying 
areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit 
organizations.
    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1474 and 1481-1482.
    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://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-special-education-and-individuals-disabilities/ed-tech-media-and-materials-individuals-disabilities/84.327C">https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-special-education-and-individuals-disabilities/ed-tech-media-and-materials-individuals-disabilities/84.327C</a> and on <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> at <a href="https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362074">https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362074</a>. The application notice and 
instructions on <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> is the official document governing the grant 
competition.
    Accessible Format: On request to the program contact 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. 2026-08529 Filed 4-30-26; 8:45 am]
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