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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
48.066
State Project Title:
Learning Through Listening
Agency:
Department of Education and Commissioner of Education
Program:
State Grants / K-12 Non-FEFP
Budget Entity:
48250400 - State Grants/K-12 Program - Non FEFP
Specific Appropriation:
GAA #109; $1,141,704; FY 2026-27
Appropriation Category:
050686 - Grants & Aids / Instructional Materials
Related CFDA Code:
                        
Authorization:
s.413.011, F.S.; Chapter 2026-232, Laws of Florida
Objectives:
The purpose of this project is to facilitate support services and training to administrators, teachers, parents, and students on the use of the technology provided by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.  The project also provides digital audio textbooks and equipment to students who cannot read standard print due to visual, perceptual, physical, or learning disabilities and maintains studios needed for the production of these textbooks.
Types Of Assistance:
Cooperative Agreements
Grants
Applicant Type:
Non-Profit
Restrictions:
The project must address the following broad initiatives: 

1) Coordinate services with appointed NIMAS Authorized User Centers in the State of Florida.                                                     

2) Provide digital audio textbooks and equipment to students who are print disabled                                                                   

3) Provide support and training to administrators, teachers, parents and students on the use of software and equipment.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
A Request for Application (RFA) is sent to Florida Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inc.
Application Procedures:
Application procedures are outlined in the "Green Book - Project Application and Amendment Procedures for Federal and State Programs", a comprehensive document that also includes required applications and forms.  The Green Book may be obtained by visiting: http://www.fldoe.org/comptroller/gbook.asp
Award Procedures:
Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants have provided required information, forms, assurances and authorized signatures.  Budgets will be reviewed to ensure that funds are going to be expended appropriately, with a narrative description demonstrating that they are reasonable, necessary and allowable.  Programmatic design and narratives must support the requirements as outlined in the RFA.
Deadlines:
Applications due on or before July 1
Other:
N/A
Information Contact:
Alice Schmitges
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services  
325 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL  32399                                     
Phone: 850.245.0475 
Email: Alice.Schmitges@fldoe.org
Web Address:
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/
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