OSERS-OSEP: State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children Assistance Listing Number 84.326T
This grant funds state projects that provide technical assistance to improve services and outcomes for children who are deafblind.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: April 21, 2026 (Application deadline) | June 22, 2026 (Deadline for Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $1,022,860; individual state awards range from ~$71,055 to $212,573 for up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports the establishment and operation of State DeafBlind Projects to improve services and outcomes for DeafBlind children in eight specified states.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one project per state will be funded.
Description
This program, administered by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides discretionary grants to establish and operate State DeafBlind Projects in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Projects are intended to improve academic achievement and outcomes for children and youth who are DeafBlind by providing technical assistance (TA), training, and support to education agencies, providers, teachers, and families. Grantees will collaborate with the National Center on Deafblindness and other stakeholders to address the complex educational and transitional needs of DeafBlind children, ensuring access to high-quality educational opportunities and successful transitions to postsecondary settings.
