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Development of Innovative Technology Tools or Approaches To Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED/OSERS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Development of Innovative Technology Tools or Approaches To Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities (84. 327R) | U.S. Department of Education Development of Innovative Technology Tools or Approaches To Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities (84.
327R) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Freely Associated States and Outlying Areas Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) Public Charter Schools Considered LEAs by Law State Educational Agencies (SEAs) Applicant Info and Eligibility The purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (ETechM2 Program) is to improve results for children with disabilities by: promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for children with disabilities; providing support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and providing accessible educational materials to children with disabilities in a timely manner.
The most recent competition under this grant had the following absolute priorities: Supporting Technology-Based Approaches to Transition Experience for Secondary Students with Sensory Disabilities The purpose of this priority is to fund projects to establish and operate evidence-based transition experience programs that integrate accessible technology-based tools and approaches to support secondary students with sensory disabilities.
Field-Initiated Projects to Develop Innovative Technology for Individuals with Disabilities The purpose of this priority is to fund field-initiated projects to develop accessible innovative technology to increase outcomes for individuals with disabilities receiving early intervention under Part C of IDEA or special education under Part B of IDEA, including those with the highest support needs.
The purpose of field-initiated projects is to develop innovative technology (e.g., devices, programs, tools, applications, systems, approaches, or intervention protocols) based on evidence that the technology would be beneficial to the target population.
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. Estimated Available Funds: $2,000,000 Estimated Award Ceiling: $500,000 per budget year 20 U.S.C. 1474 , 1481 , and 1482 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Under section 1473 , the term "eligible entity" has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of IDEA: State educational agency (SEA) Local education agency (LEA) Public charter school that is a local education agency under State law Institution of higher education (IHE) Public agency not described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) Private nonprofit organization Indian Tribe or a Tribal organization (as defined under section 5304 of title 25) For-profit organization, if the Secretary finds it appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part.
Note: The Secretary may limit which eligible entities described above are eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part to 1 or more of the categories of eligible entities described in paragraph 1 of this section. Grant Award Number Grantee City State Award Amount H327R230005 Vanderbilt University Nashville TN $493,678. 00 H327R230008 ReSOURCE: A Nonprofit Community Enterprise, Inc. Williston VT $490,867.
00 H327R230009 University of Iowa Iowa City IA $491,100. 00 H327R230014 George Mason University Fairfax VA $499,613. 00 H327R230015 University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. Lawrence KS $499,409.
00 H327R230016 Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA $499,965.
00 The purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (ETechM2 Program) is to improve results for children with disabilities by: promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for children with disabilities; providing support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; and providing accessible educational materials to children with disabilities in a timely manner.
The most recent competition under this grant had the following absolute priorities: Supporting Technology-Based Approaches to Transition Experience for Secondary Students with Sensory Disabilities The purpose of this priority is to fund projects to establish and operate evidence-based transition experience programs that integrate accessible technology-based tools and approaches to support secondary students with sensory disabilities.
Field-Initiated Projects to Develop Innovative Technology for Individuals with Disabilities The purpose of this priority is to fund field-initiated projects to develop accessible innovative technology to increase outcomes for individuals with disabilities receiving early intervention under Part C of IDEA or special education under Part B of IDEA, including those with the highest support needs.
The purpose of field-initiated projects is to develop innovative technology (e.g., devices, programs, tools, applications, systems, approaches, or intervention protocols) based on evidence that the technology would be beneficial to the target population.
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. Estimated Available Funds: $2,000,000 Estimated Award Ceiling: $500,000 per budget year 20 U.S.C. 1474 , 1481 , and 1482 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Applicant Info and Eligibility Under section 1473 , the term "eligible entity" has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of IDEA: State educational agency (SEA) Local education agency (LEA) Public charter school that is a local education agency under State law Institution of higher education (IHE) Public agency not described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) Private nonprofit organization Indian Tribe or a Tribal organization (as defined under section 5304 of title 25) For-profit organization, if the Secretary finds it appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part.
Note: The Secretary may limit which eligible entities described above are eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part to 1 or more of the categories of eligible entities described in paragraph 1 of this section. Grant Award Number Grantee City State Award Amount H327R230005 Vanderbilt University Nashville TN $493,678. 00 H327R230008 ReSOURCE: A Nonprofit Community Enterprise, Inc. Williston VT $490,867.
00 H327R230009 University of Iowa Iowa City IA $491,100. 00 H327R230014 George Mason University Fairfax VA $499,613. 00 H327R230015 University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. Lawrence KS $499,409.
00 H327R230016 Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA $499,965. 00 Grant Applicants / Grantees Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Students with Disabilities Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO) Page Last Reviewed: March 9, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities as defined in section 1461(b) of IDEA, such as institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 per budget year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Development of Innovative Technology Tools or Approaches To Improve Outcomes for Individuals With Disabilities is funded by U.S. Department of Education (ED/OSERS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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