Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Hard of Hearing ALN 84.129Q
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- ED-GRANTS-061725-007
- Agency
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Department of Education
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $150,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Diandrea Bailey 84.129@ed.gov (202) 245-6244
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is seeking grant applications for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program, specifically targeting training programs for rehabilitation professionals serving individuals who are hard of hearing. This grant opportunity (ALN 84.129Q) aims to address personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation by providing financial support for academic training programs. Grantees are required to award at least 65% of project funds as scholarships to students (RSA scholars), who will be trained to develop specialized skills in supporting individuals with hearing disabilities. The program seeks to train professionals with competencies in communication, assessment, and support strategies for deaf and hard of hearing populations. Eligible applicants include states, public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, Indian Tribes, and institutions of higher education. The application deadline is July 17, 2025, with applications to be submitted electronically following the Department of Education's Common Instructions for Discretionary Grant Programs.
The total estimated funding for this grant opportunity is $15,000,000, with an estimated 2 awards anticipated, each with a maximum of $150,000 per budget period. The project period can extend up to 60 months (5 years), providing a substantial timeframe for comprehensive training program development. Successful applicants will be expected to develop academic training programs that emphasize skills in sign language, assistive technology, and effective communication strategies for rehabilitation professionals specializing in services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The grant will support the creation of academic training that addresses critical personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services. While the primary performance location will be at the awarded academic institutions, the ultimate goal is to prepare professionals who can provide rehabilitation services across various community and clinical settings.
Synopsis
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.
For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-30488.
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RLTT program is to provide financial assistance for academic training areas of personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation identified by the Secretary and published in a notice in the Federal Register. Grantees must award at least 65 percent of project funds as scholarships (i.e., awards of financial assistance, including disbursements or credits for student stipends, tuition and fees, books and supplies, and student travel in conjunction with training assignments) to students (herein referred to as RSA scholars) enrolled in the RLTT program. The program trains RSA scholars to possess the skills needed to address the specialized needs of individuals with specific types of disability conditions, which may include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, mental health disorders or illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Autism), blindness, and deaf or hard of hearing. Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.129B, 84.129E, 84.129H, 84.129L, 84.129P, 84.129Q, and 84.129W
This posting is for ALN 84.129Q.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11118.pdf | ||
| 2024-30488.pdf |
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