NCRF CART Captioning Training Grant
NCRF CART Captioning Training Grant supports court reporters with individualized training, mentoring, and technology instruction to develop CART captioning skills and expand communication accessibility.
Funder: National Court Reporters Foundation
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (Applications open) | November 20, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One-time $1,500 award plus individualized CART training and mentoring
Summary: Supports eligible NCRA members in developing CART captioning skills to expand communication accessibility.
Key Information: Applicants must be NCRA members in good standing, hold at least RPR certification, and demonstrate at least 96% realtime accuracy in judicial settings.
Description
The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) supports eligible NCRA members in developing the specialized skills needed to provide Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, regardless of their current reporting specialty. Established in memory of Eligio Antonio Rosario Sr., the late stepfather and lifelong role model of Rich Germosen, the grant promotes greater communication accessibility.
Under the guidance of Patricia Graves, recipients receive a comprehensive realtime skills assessment, individualized mentoring, hands-on training, instruction in current CART technology, and educational resources. A stewardship team serves as trainers and mentors throughout the program, helping recipients transition into CART services through assessment, practical instruction, and shadowing experienced CART captioners. In 2026, the program changed its name from the NCRF Court to CART Grant to the NCRF CART Captioning Training Grant.
