Court to CART Grant
The Court to CART Grant helps court reporters gain skills and training to provide CART services, expanding communication access for people with hearing loss or nonnative English speakers.
Funder: National Court Reporters Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 one-time grant; includes assessment, hands-on training, and mentorship (approx. 3 months duration)
Summary: Supports NCRA members transitioning from judicial reporting to providing CART services for people with hearing loss or nonnative English speakers.
Key Information: Only one recipient is selected annually; grant is awarded upon completion of training milestones.
Description
The Court to CART Grant, established by the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF), is designed to help experienced court reporters expand their professional skillset to include Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services. This annual grant supports NCRA members who wish to transition from judicial reporting to providing CART for individuals with hearing loss or nonnative English speakers. The program includes a $1,500 award, a comprehensive assessment of realtime skills, instruction in current CART technology, hands-on training with CART professionals, and access to NCRA educational resources. The grant is inspired by a commitment to professional growth, speed, accuracy, and enhancing communication accessibility.
