GrantPostedDiscretionary

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E

Department of Education
ED-GRANTS-122925-001
Application Deadline
Mar 27, 2026
12 days left
Days Remaining
12
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$300,000
Total Program Funding
$2,100,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Education is offering a federal grant opportunity through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the Braille Training Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.235E. This program aims to provide financial assistance for projects that focus on training personnel in the use of braille, developing braille training materials, and promoting the knowledge and use of braille and nonvisual access technology for individuals who are blind. With an estimated total program funding of $2,100,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000, the Department anticipates making approximately seven awards. Interested applicants, including states, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education, must submit their applications by March 27, 2026, and can contact Stephanie Badger at stephanie.n.badger@ed.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

States, public agencies and organizations, nonprofit agencies and organizations, and public or nonprofit institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.

Grant Documents

1 Files
2025-16571.pdf
PDF249 KB1/2/2026
AI Summary
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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedDec 29, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineMar 27, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 26, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$300,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$2,100,000
Expected Awards
7
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Department of Education(ED)
Funding Category
Education
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

84.235

Official Sources