OSERS-OSEP: National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistance Listing Number 84.326D
This grant funds a national center to support postsecondary and adult education for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing through technical assistance and related programs.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 (Full application) | September 28, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000,000 for a single 12-month period; one award expected; project period up to 60 months.
Summary: Supports the creation of a national center to provide technical assistance and resources for postsecondary education and training of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; open to a broad range of organizations.
Description
This grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The Center will support postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, and adult education needs for this population by providing technical assistance (TA), developing resources, and building capacity among educational agencies and institutions. The Center is expected to collaborate with state and local agencies, institutions of higher education, vocational rehabilitation providers, and organizations serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The award is made as a cooperative agreement and is supported by three Department of Education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
