Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (93.251)
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Assistance Listing 93.251) is run by the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $78.3 million in 83 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $943,457 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.0 million. Half of the 83 awards fell between $611,472 and $1.2 million, and they ranged from $200,000 to $3.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$78.3 million
- Grant awards83
- Typical award$1.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$15.4 million
- Size rank877 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $14.4 million in fiscal 2021 to $15.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 877th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 36% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 58 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program supports comprehensive and coordinated state and territory EHDI systems, so families with newborns, infants, and young children up to three years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) receive appropriate and timely services that include hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention. This program supports state/territory efforts to build systems of care focusing on increasing health professionals’ engagement in and knowledge of the EHDI system; improving access to early intervention services and language acquisition; and improving family engagement, partnership, and leadership. The EHDI program also provides support to two organizations that assist the states/territories with technical assistance. The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program supports comprehensive and coordinated state and territory EHDI systems, so families with newborns, infants, and young children up to three years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) receive appropriate and timely services that include hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention. This program supports state/territory efforts to build systems of care focusing on increasing health professionals’ engagement in and knowledge of the EHDI system; improving access to early intervention services and language acquisition; and improving family engagement, partnership, and leadership. The EHDI program also provides support to two organizations that assist the states/territories with technical assistance.
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
Grants to states/territories and cooperative agreements to two organizations that will provide technical assistance.
What the money can and cannot pay for
This program supports state and territory health departments, departments of education, academic institutions with early hearing screening, detection and intervention programs, and family and provider organizations to develop a system of services for children who are identified as DHH and their families. This program also supports the EHDI system with technical assistance by fostering family engagement, supporting workforce development and training, and working with pediatricians and health care providers.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Grants to states and territories: FY 23 act. $75,000-$310,000. Average award $236,520. FY 24 act . $41,219-$310,000. Average award $234,768; FY 25 est. $41,219-$310,000. Average award $231.014 . Grants to LEND Audiology Programs: FY 23 act. $899,998-$899,999. Average award of $899,999 FY 24 act . $899,997-$899,998. Average award of $899,998 FY 25 est. $899,999-$900,000. Average award of $900,000. Cooperative Agreements: FY 23 act. $500,000-$949,998. Average Award of $874,999. FY 24 act. $300,000-$500,000, Average Award $475,000. FY 25 est. $499,999-$500,000, Average Award $533,333
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (93.251) awarded $78.3 million across 83 grant awards, an average of $943,457 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 0.4% of the money.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 82 | $78.3 million | 100% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $308,000 | 0.4% |
By state
46 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3 | $4.6 million |
| Illinois | 6 | $3.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Hawaii | 3 | $2.4 million |
| Washington | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.6 million |
| California | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $1.5 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.4 million |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Arizona | 2 | $1.3 million |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| American Samoa | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Idaho | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Guam | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1.2 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Alaska | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1.2 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $1.2 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Nevada | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Federated States of Micronesia | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Maine | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Palau | 1 | $999,410 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | $993,412 |
| Alabama | 1 | $981,918 |
| Montana | 1 | $981,332 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $979,450 |
| New York | 2 | $965,449 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $940,878 |
| Delaware | 1 | $911,060 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $844,859 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $844,143 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $660,745 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $633,178 |