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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C

ID: ED-GRANTS-042726-001 • Type: Posted
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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.

Background
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is issuing a grant opportunity under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program. The goal of this program is to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities by promoting the development and use of technology, supporting educational activities in classrooms, providing captioning and video description, and ensuring timely access to accessible educational materials.

This specific competition focuses on Accessible Education Video Projects that align with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), particularly section 674(c), which mandates support for audio description and captioning in K-12 settings.

Grant Details
The grant aims to establish Accessible Education Video Projects that will:
(1) increase the number of high-quality captioned, audio described, and ASL interpreted educational media;
(2) ensure effective coordination across projects for selection and production of accessible materials;
(3) facilitate transfer of these materials to the National Center for Accessible Education Videos; and
(4) enhance cost-effectiveness in producing accessible media.

Applicants must describe how their projects will identify high-quality programming aligned with educational standards, utilize new technologies including AI ethically, track content accessibility across projects, disseminate information effectively, and develop a robust evaluation plan.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education (IHEs), public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. Nonprofit status must be demonstrated through appropriate documentation.

Period of Performance
The project period can extend up to 60 months.

Grant Value
$3,150,000; maximum award: $1,050,000 per budget period

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations are not detailed in the provided text.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Education (ED)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
84.327 - Special Education Educational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/27/26 the Department of Education posted grant opportunity ED-GRANTS-042726-001 for Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C with funding of $3.2 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 84.327 Special Education Educational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities. It is expected that 3 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
April 27, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 26, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Applications Available: April 27, 2026.Application Deadline: June 26, 2026.Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 25, 2026.For further information contact: Eric Caruso. Telephone: (202) 987-0151. Email: Eric.Caruso@ed.gov.
Last Updated
April 27, 2026, 11:25 a.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
July 26, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
State educational agencies; State lead agencies under Part C of the IDEA; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; institutions of higher education (IHEs), including community colleges; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,050,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$3,150,000
Estimated Number of Grants
3

Contacts

Contact
Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst
Contact Email
eric.caruso@ed.gov   Profile
Email Description
Program Contact
Contact Phone
(202) 245-6408

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