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Assistance Listing 84.906

American Printing House for the Blind

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Assistance Listing 84.906, “American Printing House for the Blind,” is a federal program administered by EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $43.4M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.

Program objective

In fulfilment of 20 U.S.C. 101 et seq., to manufacture and furnish books and other materials specially adapted for instruction of learners who are blind or visually impaired pursuing a course of study of less than college grade in public and private nonprofit institutions in all States, Territories, and outlying areas.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 84.906

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Other

This is a directed award. Only the American Printing House for the Blind may receive these funds when Congress appropriates funds for this program.

Intended beneficiaries: Consumer.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$43.4M
FY25$43.4M
FY26$43.4M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 84.906. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 84.906?

84.906 is the Assistance Listing Number for “American Printing House for the Blind.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 84.906?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.

How much funding does 84.906 provide?

The agency reported $43,431,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.