Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory Program

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) State/Territory Program. The purpose of this program is to enhance the state/territory EHDI system infrastructure to improve language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children up to age 3. Funding will support state and territory EHDI systems of services so that DHH newborns, infants, and young children up to age 3 receive appropriate and timely services, including hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention (EI).

• Any state • District of Columbia • Commonwealth of Puerto Rico • Northern Mariana Islands • Guam • American Samoa • U.S. Virgin Islands • Micronesia • Republic of the Marshall Islands • Republic of Palau In addition, you can apply if your organization is in the United States and is: • Public or private, non-profit • Community-based • Tribal (governments, organizations, as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. § 450b) o Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) are eligible. o Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are eligible.

Sandra Battiste, MPH

301-443-0223