Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind (84.160)
Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind (Assistance Listing 84.160) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $13.6 million in 7 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.9 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.8 million. Half of the 7 awards fell between $1.8 million and $2.2 million, and they ranged from $1.7 million to $2.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$13.6 million
- Grant awards7
- Typical award$1.8 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.2 million
- Size rank1418 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $2.9 million in fiscal 2021 to $1.2 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1418th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 6 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 6 states and territories.
What the program funds
To support projects that increase the numbers and improve the skills of manual, tactile, oral, and cued speech interpreters providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and individuals who are deaf-blind.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education are eligible for assistance.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Grants are awarded to eligible entities to provide training for manual, tactile, oral and cued speech interpreters. This training may include classroom instruction, workshops, seminars, and field placement. Curriculum may include specialty areas such as interpreting in legal, medical, or rehabilitation settings or for deaf-blind, speech-impaired or developmentally disabled persons.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. A grantee must contribute to the cost of a project under this program in an amount satisfactory to the Secretary. The part of the costs to be borne by the grantee is determined by the Secretary at the time of the grant award.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Oct 01, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Award range and average, in the agency's words
To be determined.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Training Interpreters for Individuals who are Deaf and Individuals who are Deaf-Blind (84.160) awarded$13.6 million across 7 grant awards, an average of $1.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine University | Minnesota | 2 | $3.8 million |
| Northeastern University | Massachusetts | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez Inc | Puerto Rico | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Western Oregon University | Oregon | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Idaho State University | Idaho | 1 | $1.8 million |
| University of Northern Colorado | Colorado | 1 | $1.8 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to colleges and universities.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 7 | $13.6 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $3.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Idaho | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.8 million |