Assistance Listing 93.251
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration
Assistance Listing 93.251, “Early Hearing Detection and Intervention,” is a federal program administered by Department of Health and Human Services. It provides grant and cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $16.2M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program supports comprehensive and coordinated state and territory EHDI systems, so families with newborns, infants, and young children up to three years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) receive appropriate and timely services that include hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention. This program supports state/territory efforts to build systems of care focusing on increasing health professionals’ engagement in and knowledge of the EHDI system; improving access to early intervention services and language acquisition; and improving family engagement, partnership, and leadership. The EHDI program also provides support to two organizations that assist the states/territories with technical assistance. The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program supports comprehensive and coordinated state and territory EHDI systems, so families with newborns, infants, and young children up to three years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) receive appropriate and timely services that include hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention. This program supports state/territory efforts to build systems of care focusing on increasing health professionals’ engagement in and knowledge of the EHDI system; improving access to early intervention services and language acquisition; and improving family engagement, partnership, and leadership. The EHDI program also provides support to two organizations that assist the states/territories with technical assistance.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 93.251
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)
- Nonprofit Organization
- U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
Grants to states/territories and cooperative agreements to two organizations that will provide technical assistance.
Intended beneficiaries: Infant and Toddler (0-3) and U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Grants to states and territories: FY 23 act. $75,000-$310,000. Average award $236,520. FY 24 act . $41,219-$310,000. Average award $234,768; FY 25 est. $41,219-$310,000. Average award $231.014 . Grants to LEND Audiology Programs: FY 23 act. $899,998-$899,999. Average award of $899,999 FY 24 act . $899,997-$899,998. Average award of $899,998 FY 25 est. $899,999-$900,000. Average award of $900,000. Cooperative Agreements: FY 23 act. $500,000-$949,998. Average Award of $874,999. FY 24 act. $300,000-$500,000, Average Award $475,000. FY 25 est. $499,999-$500,000, Average Award $533,333
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.251. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 93.251
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention National NetworkHealth Resources and Services Administration | Closed | Up to $750K | Nov 6, 2023 | 93.251 |
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory ProgramHealth Resources and Services Administration | Closed | Amount not specified | Nov 6, 2023 | 93.251 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 93.251?
93.251 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Early Hearing Detection and Intervention.” 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 93.251?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states) and U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 93.251 provide?
The agency reported $16,156,773 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.