The PY 2026–27 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services solicitation is closed and has already produced the current award network. This page is best used as a continuity record for the original program design. For active grantee coverage and referral decisions, use the WSIN26-11 award brief.
Source + trust record
Source checked as of September 18, 2026. Primary authority: EDD WSIN25-35 and EDD’s current DHH award materials.
Check result: The PY 2026-27 DHH solicitation is closed. EDD later awarded $2,699,856.90 to five grantees on September 2, 2026, so the award notice and award materials now control current provider coverage and referral information. The old SFP remains useful only as historical program-design context. This AI-assisted brief does not receive human legal or compliance review. Official sources control.
WDB decision strip
| Status | Action | Primary owner | Current timing | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOSED · AWARDS ISSUED | USE CURRENT AWARD MAP | AJCC Operations + Accessibility / EO | PY 2026–27 services active | DHH services · Accessibility · Referrals · Placement |
The bottom line
Do not use the old SFP to identify current providers or service locations.
EDD offered up to $2.7 million to public agencies and private nonprofits to provide specialized employment services for deaf and hard of hearing job seekers at selected AJCC locations. Proposals were due June 25, 2026. EDD subsequently awarded $2,699,856.90 to five organizations for PY 2026–27. The award notice is now the operational source.
What the solicitation was designed to buy
- Specialized employment counseling.
- Interpretation and communication access.
- Job placement and follow-up.
- Advocacy to support equal access to public and private employment services.
- Job-readiness support and help obtaining and retaining unsubsidized employment.
- Interpreting support that helps customers access other EDD and AJCC services.
Operational considerations for WDBs
- Use WSIN26-11 to identify the current grantee and service area.
- Add the funded provider to local referral tools.
- Define the warm handoff. Specialized DHH services and WIOA/AJCC services may serve the same customer together.
- Keep accessibility local. A specialized grant does not replace the AJCC’s own accessibility and nondiscrimination responsibilities.
Canonical current brief
WSIN26-11 — Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Award, PY 26-27 →
Watch out
- The solicitation is closed.
- Do not rely on the SFP for current contacts or coverage.
- Do not treat specialized DHH funding as a substitute for effective communication and accessible AJCC services.
Source authority
EDD WSIN25-35 — DHH Services SFP
EDD WSIN26-11 — DHH Services Award, PY 26-27
Status: The competition closed June 25, 2026 and EDD later announced five awards totaling approximately $2.7 million. Current award documents control active grantee coverage. Status checked September 16, 2026.