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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): National Center for Accessible Education Videos; Assistance Listing Number: 84.327N

ID: ED-GRANTS-042726-002 • Type: Posted
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Description

Program Description: 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 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.

In alignment with the requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this competition establishes a National Center on Accessible Education Videos. Specifically, section 674(c) requires, in part, that the Secretary of Education support video and audio description, open captioning, and closed captioning, which is appropriate for use in early learning and kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) settings of (a) television programs, (b) videos, and (c) other materials, including programs and materials associated with new and emerging technologies. Additionally, this section requires support of distributing such materials through such mechanisms as a loan service.

ALN: 84.327N.

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 this grant opportunity through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to establish a National Center for Accessible Education Videos. The goal of this initiative is to enhance educational outcomes for children with disabilities by promoting the development and use of accessible educational materials, including technology, captioning, and audio descriptions, in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Grant Details
The grant aims to establish a National Center that will oversee the selection, acquisition, captioning, audio description, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, and distribution of educational media through a free online loan service site. Key tasks include:
(a) increasing the acquisition of captioned, audio described, and ASL interpreted educational media;
(b) enhancing the availability of high-quality accessible materials for children with disabilities;
(c) building capacity among educators and families to utilize these resources; and
(d) promoting the use of these materials by children with disabilities.

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

Period of Performance
The project period can extend up to 60 months from the start date.

Grant Value
The total estimated available funds for this grant are $2,600,000. The maximum award for a single budget period is also set at $2,600,000.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for performance are expected to align with the needs of early childhood and K-12 settings across the United States.
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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-042726-002 for Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): National Center for Accessible Education Videos; Assistance Listing Number: 84.327N with funding of $2.6 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 one grant 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 41 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, 11:12 a.m. EDT
Version
2
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 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
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$2,600,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

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

Documents

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