Project Grant H327S250042
- This $276,000 National Science Foundation Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships grant funds Objective ED, Inc. to develop a computer-based co-reading prototype for students with reading disabilities. The prototype will use cloud infrastructure and a user application to perform co-reading with students, validating reading accuracy and offering remediation for mistakes. It will allow teachers to customize lessons and monitor student progress using engaging book content. Data captured will...
- CHAT-ABLE Project Grant Award Summary The University of California, Irvine received a $400,000 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327) for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The award funds the development and demonstration of CHAT-ABLE (Conversational Help for Advancing Text Comprehension Through AI-Based Literacy...
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a $399,534 Project Grant award dated October 1, 2026, from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education Educational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327). The grant funds the STAAR-TRI (Supporting Teacher Assistants in Accelerating Reading with Targeted Reading Instruction) project, which operates through September 30, 2027. Based on the...
- The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences awarded Digital Promise Global, a non-profit organization, a $251,621.52 Project Grant under the Research in Special Education program (CFDA 84.324). This grant, awarded on November 6, 2023, supports scientifically rigorous research aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding of developmental, educational, and transitional outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities. Through this funding, Digital Promise Global will...
- Grant Award Summary The University of Illinois received a $376,891 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education Educational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327) for the project "Writing for Reading: A Technology-Based Approach to Literacy Growth." The award, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, supports the development and demonstration of...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Objective ED, Inc. to develop a computer-based co-reading system for students with reading disabilities. This SBIR Phase II project will produce a cloud-based system that students can use at home or school to improve their oral reading through personalized feedback, customizations by teachers, and audio capture capabilities. The...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Edify Technologies, Inc. received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) under the Education Research, Development and Dissemination program (CFDA 84.305), awarded on September 30, 2025, with completion targeted for September 29, 2026. The grant funds development of next token personalization technology designed to deliver seamless, personalized education experiences at scale. Building on Edify's established expertise in educational...
- Federal Grant Award Summary: MONARCH READER COLLECTIONS The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a $390,963 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and dissemination of the Monarch Reader Collections, a technology-based resource...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Florida Division of Sponsored Research received a $398,388 Project Grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education Educational Technology Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Titled "UFLIAI: Advancing Foundational Literacy with Artificial Intelligence," this project leverages...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Award: BuddyBooks for Braille Readers (BB4B) Funding Agency: National Eye Institute (NEI) Program: Vision Research (CFDA 93.867) Awardee: Objective ED, Inc. Award Amount: $306,872 Award Date: July 15, 2026 Project Completion Date: April 30, 2027 Objective ED, Inc. is developing an artificial intelligence-powered braille literacy system designed to improve reading outcomes for braille learners and readers in grades 4–12. The BB4B system integrates refreshable braille...
Benetech, a nonprofit technology organization headquartered in Palo Alto, California, received a $397,453 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, funds the "BOOKSHARE+: Scaling Accessible AI to Improve Reading Outcomes for Students with Disabilities" initiative. This project leverages artificial intelligence and accessible technology platforms to enhance reading outcomes and educational access for students with disabilities, building upon Benetech's established expertise in developing inclusive digital solutions. The BOOKSHARE+ initiative represents a continuation of Benetech's work in the accessible education technology sector, complementing the organization's broader DREAM (Delivering Revolutionary Equitable and Accessible Material) Center initiative. Under CFDA 84.327, the program supports the development, demonstration, and use of technology to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities through accessible educational media and materials. The one-year funding period aligns with the program's standard award structure, which typically provides annual renewal opportunities for up to five years subject to appropriations and demonstrated project progress.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $397.5k | 9/24/25 |