The State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children grant funds the establishment and operation of dedicated State DeafBlind Projects across eight U.S. states. The programme supports education agencies, service providers, teachers, and families in addressing the educational, transitional, and early intervention needs of children who are DeafBlind, with the goal of improving their communication skills, academic access, and long-term readiness for postsecondary education and employment.
About the State DeafBlind Projects Grant
Administered by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the U.S. Department of Education, this grant operates under the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities programme (ALN 84.326T), authorised under 20 U.S.C. 1462, 1463 and 1481 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Funding Size
- Total estimated available funds: $1,022,860
- Estimated number of awards: 8
- Funding levels are determined per state based on factors including the total number of children from birth through age 21 in the state
- Project period: up to 24 months, with a single budget period of 12 months
- A state may not be funded under multiple awards
Who Can Apply
- State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
- State Lead Agencies (LAs) under Part C of IDEA
- Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are LEAs
- Early Intervention Services (EIS) providers
- Eligible applicants may submit single-state applications or participate as a member of a consortium application
- A state may be served by only one supported project
Geographic Eligibility
- Restricted to the following eight states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin
Sector or Thematic Focus
- Technical assistance for DeafBlind children from birth through age 21
- Access to grade-level general education curriculum and alternate academic achievement standards
- Communication skills development and lifelong learning support
- Transitional services and employment readiness
- Early intervention services and family support
- Dissemination of evidence-based research and training
Application Process
Applicants must first be registered in both SAM.gov and Grants.gov before submitting. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the Grants.gov APPLY function. Consortium applicants must ensure each member state receives services consistent with its identified funding level.
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Required Materials
- Complete application submitted via Grants.gov
- Active and up-to-date SAM.gov registration
- Proposal addressing the absolute priority and competitive preference priority for FY 2026
- Documentation aligned with selection criteria under 34 CFR 75.210
- Budget consistent with the funding level allocated to the applying state
Key Dates
- Applications available: 20 February 2026
- Application deadline: 21 April 2026, 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time
- Deadline for intergovernmental review: 22 June 2026
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Selection Notes
- Maximum application score is 100 points based on published selection criteria
- No award will exceed the funding level listed for individual states or the combined funding levels for consortium members
- A state included in more than one fundable application will be given the option to choose its preferred award
- Funding is competitive and meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award