Program Description
In alignment with the requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this competition establishes a National Center on Accessible Education Videos. Specifically, section 674(c) requires, in part, that the Secretary of Education support video and audio description, open captioning, and closed captioning, which is appropriate for use in early learning and kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) settings of (a) television programs, (b) videos, and (c) other materials, including programs and materials associated with new and emerging technologies. Additionally, this section requires support of distributing such materials through such mechanisms as a loan service.
Performance Measurement Information
The Department of Education has established a set of performance measures that are designed to yield information on various aspects of the effectiveness and quality of each grant program. Performance of the ETechM2 investments is evaluated annually using the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance measures approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with consideration at the program, grant program, and project levels. At the program level, ETechM2 has three performance measures that deal with quality, relevance, and usefulness of products and services provided by the program (Program Performance Measures 1-3). There are two efficiency measures that provide data on the distribution of accessible materials and on the production of video description by projects that provide these services (Program Performance Measures 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3).
- Program Performance Measure #1: The percentage of Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program products and services judged to be of high quality by an independent review panel of experts qualified to review the substantial content of the products and services.
- Program Performance Measure #2: The percentage of Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program products and services judged to be of high relevance to improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
- Program Performance Measure #3: The percentage of Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program products and services judged to be useful in improving results for infants, toddler, children, and youth with disabilities.
- Program Performance Measure #4.1: The Federal cost per unit of accessible educational materials funded by the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program.
- Program Performance Measure #4.2: The Federal cost per unit of accessible educational materials from the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center funded by the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program.
- Program Performance Measure #4.3: The Federal cost per unit of video description funded by the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program.
FY 2026 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $2,600,000
Maximum Award: We will not make an award exceeding $2,600,000 for a single budget period of 12 months
Expected Number of Awards: 1
FY 2021 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $2,000,000
Legislation
20 U.S.C. 1474, 1481, and 1482 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Applicant Information
Eligibility
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- State lead agencies under Part C of IDEA
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs), including community colleges
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Freely associated States and outlying areas
- Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing:
- Proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- A statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual
- A certified copy of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or
- Any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
FY 2021 Grantee
National Association of the Deaf
The Described and Captioned Media Program
Program Description
In alignment with the requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this competition establishes a National Center on Accessible Education Videos. Specifically, section 674(c) requires, in part, that the Secretary of Education support video and audio description, open captioning, and closed captioning, which is appropriate for use in early learning and kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) settings of (a) television programs, (b) videos, and (c) other materials, including programs and materials associated with new and emerging technologies. Additionally, this section requires support of distributing such materials through such mechanisms as a loan service.
Performance Measurement Information
The Department of Education has established a set of performance measures that are designed to yield information on various aspects of the effectiveness and quality of each grant program. Performance of the ETechM2 investments is evaluated annually using the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance measures approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with consideration at the program, grant program, and project levels. At the program level, ETechM2 has three performance measures that deal with quality, relevance, and usefulness of products and services provided by the program (Program Performance Measures 1-3). There are two efficiency measures that provide data on the distribution of accessible materials and on the production of video description by projects that provide these services (Program Performance Measures 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3).
- Program Performance Measure #1: The percentage of Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program products and services judged to be of high quality by an independent review panel of experts qualified to review the substantial content of the products and services.
- Program Performance Measure #2: The percentage of Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program products and services judged to be of high relevance to improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
- Program Performance Measure #3: The percentage of Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program products and services judged to be useful in improving results for infants, toddler, children, and youth with disabilities.
- Program Performance Measure #4.1: The Federal cost per unit of accessible educational materials funded by the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program.
- Program Performance Measure #4.2: The Federal cost per unit of accessible educational materials from the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center funded by the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program.
- Program Performance Measure #4.3: The Federal cost per unit of video description funded by the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials Program.
FY 2026 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $2,600,000
Maximum Award: We will not make an award exceeding $2,600,000 for a single budget period of 12 months
Expected Number of Awards: 1
FY 2021 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $2,000,000
Legislation
20 U.S.C. 1474, 1481, and 1482 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Applicant Information
Eligibility
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- State lead agencies under Part C of IDEA
- Local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs), including community colleges
- Other public agencies
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Freely associated States and outlying areas
- Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations
Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing:
- Proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- A statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual
- A certified copy of the applicant’s certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or
- Any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
FY 2021 Grantee
National Association of the Deaf
The Described and Captioned Media Program