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Voice Options Program (VOP) 2026 – 2029 is sponsored by California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). The VOP provides eligible Californians with speech or language disabilities access to tablets and communication applications to increase independent communication.
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Voice Options Program 2026 – 2029 - California Grants Portal The Voice Options Program (VOP) administered by DOR offers eligible Californians with verified speech or language disabilities access to tablets and communication applications to increase independent communication. DOR seeks qualified organizations to deliver assistive technology services under the VOP.
Selected Providers will serve individuals of all ages who have difficulty speaking or cannot speak. Selected Providers shall provide services in the following categories:1. Individual Identification & Eligibilityo Identify individuals of all ages with a speech or language disability who have difficulty speaking or cannot speak.
o Verify eligibility via referral/recommendation from an approved clinician or specialist. 2.
Demonstrations, STLs, and Trainingo Maintain demonstration tablets preloaded with seven (7) VOP applications: GoTalk NOW Plus LAMP Words for Life Predictable (available for Android devices) Proloquo2Go Proloquo4Text TouchChat HD w/ WordPower TD Snapo Provide STL devices for a duration of 2–14 calendar days with the seven apps to allow individuals to use for a trial period and select the most suitable app.
o Conduct education and training on the tablet's accessibility features and application use. o DOR reserves the right to add additional approved devices and communication applications, as approved by CPUC. 3.
LTL Issuanceo Provide LTL devices of new iPads, new Android, or other CPUC-approved devices with one VOP application selected by the individual to support independent communication. 4. Apple and Google App Store Account & Gift Codeso Maintain an Apple and/or Google App Store account to purchase redeemable gift codes for approved VOP apps (one per LTL device).
o Submit gift code receipts with invoices for reimbursement. 5. Documentation & Recordso Complete an LTL device Application and individual served survey for each issued device.
DOR staff will provide applications and surveys. o Retain financial and program records, including equipment purchase receipts, for seven (7) years after the grant period. 6.
Outreach & Referralo Conduct outreach and make referrals as appropriate to the California Connect and Voice Options programs. make referrals as appropriate to the California Connect and Voice Options programs. Applicants must specify one or more program regions to serve with application materials submitted.
Program Regions with higher populations of individuals with disabilities will be considered for more than one awarded provider. Applicants can be awarded to serve more than one region. Also, DOR reserves the right to award one entity per region to ensure geographic coverage of providers statewide.
The VOP aims to distribute approximately 105 devices per month (1,260 per year) across 10 regions. DOR will post award notifications on its ‘Intent to Award’ webpage . DOR will issue up to 20 total awards.
DOR will make up to $3,150,000 available per fiscal year, for a total of $9,450,000 over the three-year grant term, subject to funding availability. Comments or concerns regarding proposed awards must be submitted via email to Grants@dor. ca.
gov. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, school districts, and other entities with demonstrated experience in assistive technology services, including experience serving people with disabilities of all ages.
Projects may occur on state or federal lands across the following 10 regions: Region 1 – Superior California Region 3 – San Francisco Bay Area Region 4 – Northern San Joaquin Valley Region 6 – Southern San Joaquin Valley Region 8 – Los Angeles County Region 10 – San Diego–Imperial Matching Funding Requirement: The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker.
Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given.
Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts.
Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. DOR will make up to $3,150,000 available per fiscal year, for a total of $9,450,000 over the three-year grant term, subject to funding availability.
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. The Voice Options Program (VOP) is funded through the California Public Utilities Commission's Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP).
The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Advances & Reimbursement(s) Each eligible application will be assigned a Funding Tier based on its final score.
Applications scoring below 75 are not eligible for funding, regardless of requested amount. If an applicant is awarded multiple regions, the award may be adjusted using a Regional Weight Factor, subject to funding availability. State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
For questions about this grant, contact: Voice Options Program Team, 1-916-558-5395, voiceoptions@dor. ca.
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The RFA Addendum #1 documents also outline revisions to the RFA based on questions received from potential applicants. Voice Options RFA G26-VOP-01 Addendum 1- FINAL RFA G26-VOP-01 Attachment D_Addendum 1-FINAL
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations, school districts, and other entities with demonstrated experience in assistive technology services, including experience serving people with disabilities of all ages. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,150,000 per fiscal year, for a total of $9,450,000 over three years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Voice Options Program (VOP) 2026 – 2029 is funded by California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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