FY 2026 Competitive Grant Announcement: Training of Interpreters for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Individuals
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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced a competitive grant opportunity for Fiscal Year 2026 under the Interpreter Training program (ALN 84.160D). This program funds the training of qualified interpreters who serve individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind, addressing a recognized workforce shortage in accessibility services. Eligible applicants may include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and other qualifying organizations capable of developing or expanding interpreter training programs. The grants are intended to increase the supply of skilled interpreters who can facilitate communication access in educational, employment, medical, and community settings. This notice signals the opening of the application window for FY 2026 funding. Interested parties should monitor the official grants.gov portal and ED announcements for application deadlines, eligibility requirements, and award amounts.
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Key Changes
- New competitive grant cycle opened for FY 2026 under ALN 84.160D (Interpreter Training program)
- Grants target development or expansion of interpreter training programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind populations
- Administered by the U.S. Department of Education; applicants must apply through grants.gov
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Obligations
What this law requires
Monitor grants.gov portal and official ED announcements for FY 2026 Interpreter Training program (ALN 84.160D) application deadlines and submit applications by the announced deadline
Develop or expand interpreter training programs that train qualified interpreters serving deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind individuals
Demonstrate eligibility as an institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, or other qualifying organization capable of operating an interpreter training program
Ensure training programs address the workforce shortage of interpreters in accessibility services across educational, employment, medical, and community settings