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Funding for English/Spanish Translation and Interpreting

Requesting Translation/Interpreting Services

Providers of translation/interpreting services must be qualified as “approved vendors.â€� State-approved vendors can be used for larger projects without any additional steps. Preferred vendors taking on larger projects must be approved by AHEC through a bidding process.Ìý

State approved vendors of translation/interpreting services can be found , under Translation Services.

°®ÒºAƬ Preferred Vendor (AHEC-approved): CESCO Linguistic ServicesÌý

Eligibility for Funding

  1. The project must be for the English/Spanish language pairing.
  2. The project must be in alignment with the Hispanic-serving mission of the institution.
  3. The project must not exceed $6,000 (six thousand dollars).

Managing Translation & Interpreting Requests

For outward-facing materials or events, opt for professional services.Ìý

For in-office use only, you can employ an in-house language assistant, preferably trained.Ìý

It is a good idea to have a point person to coordinate translation/interpreting requests at the office. Ìý

Suggested process flow:Ìý

  1. Identify your project Ìý
    1. Dates/time/location/type of event for interpreting
    2. Text and links for written translationÌý
  2. Identify a point personÌý
  3. The point person contacts the service provider for a quote and is the main contact for the projectÌý
  4. The point person applies for funding and coordinates the receiving of servicesÌý

Quick Reference

TYPE OF TRANSLATION PROJECTÌý SERVICE PROVIDERÌý FUNDINGÌý
WebpageÌý

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°®ÒºAƬ preferred vendor onlyÌý Eligible for grant Ìý
Printed publicity, reusable (brochures, pamphlets, information flyers, etc.) – anything to be included in an information packet representing the department/college/universityÌý °®ÒºAƬ preferred vendor: recommendedÌý Eligible for grantÌý

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Instructional materialsÌý

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°®ÒºAƬ preferred vendor onlyÌý Eligible for grantÌý
Printed publicity, event (one-time use flyers, brochures, etc.) – any outward-facing materialsÌý °®ÒºAƬ preferred vendor Ìý

State-approved vendor Ìý

Self-selected professional providerÌý

Self-fundedÌý

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Can be eligible for grant Ìý

Internal materials (in-house use only)Ìý °®ÒºAƬ preferred vendor Ìý

State-approved vendorÌý

Self-selected professional providerÌý

In-house language assistantÌý

Self-fundedÌý