The application period closes Nov. 20 for the National Court Reporters Foundation’s (NCRF) CART Captioning Training Grant, formerly known as the Court to CART Grant. The grant reflects the Foundation’s vision of helping NCRA members grow their careers by developing the specialized skills needed to provide Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services.
The $1,500 grant, established in memory of Eligio Antonio Rosario Sr., the late stepfather and lifelong role model of Rich Germosen, FAPR, RDR, CRR, is open to eligible NCRA members interested in pursuing CART captioning regardless of their current reporting specialty.
Recipients receive far more than financial assistance. Under the tutelage of Patricia Graves, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC, founder and past president of Caption First, Inc., participants receive a comprehensive assessment of their realtime skills, individualized mentoring, hands-on CART training, instruction on current CART technology, and educational resources designed to support a successful transition into CART services.
“The need for highly skilled CART providers continues to grow as more individuals, educational institutions, workplaces, and organizations recognize the importance of communication accessibility,” said Graves. “This grant provides experienced court reporters with mentorship, training, and the confidence to expand their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”
The 2025 recipient of the NCRF Court to CART Grant was Erica McQuillen, RDR, CRR, an official reporter from Tucson, Ariz.
Applicants must be an NCRA member in good standing and hold at least an RPR. Complete eligibility requirements and application materials can be found on the grant web page.
Send inquiries about this grant to NCRF Director Jill Parker Landsman at jlandsman@ncra.org or NCRF Foundation Manager Alex Vlahopoulos at avlahopoulos@ncra.org.
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