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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.” 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.
State approved vendors of translation/interpreting services can be found here, under Translation Services.
MSU Denver Preferred Vendor (AHEC-approved): CESCO Linguistic Services
- CEO: Steve Lank
- Translation projects: Martin Ariano
- Interpreting: Gabriela Siebach
- Training: Giovanna Carriero Contreras
Eligibility for Funding
- The project must be for the English/Spanish language pairing.
- The project must be in alignment with the Hispanic-serving mission of the institution.
- The project must not exceed $6,000 (six thousand dollars).
Managing Translation & Interpreting Requests
For outward-facing materials or events, opt for professional services.
For in-office use only, you can employ an in-house language assistant, preferably trained.
It is a good idea to have a point person to coordinate translation/interpreting requests at the office.
Suggested process flow:
- Identify your project
- Dates/time/location/type of event for interpreting
- Text and links for written translation
- Identify a point person
- The point person contacts the service provider for a quote and is the main contact for the project
- The point person applies for funding and coordinates the receiving of services
Quick Reference
| TYPE OF TRANSLATION PROJECT | SERVICE PROVIDER | FUNDING |
| Webpage
|
MSU Denver preferred vendor only | Eligible for grant |
| Printed publicity, reusable (brochures, pamphlets, information flyers, etc.) – anything to be included in an information packet representing the department/college/university | MSU Denver preferred vendor: recommended | Eligible for grant
|
| Instructional materials
|
MSU Denver preferred vendor only | Eligible for grant |
| Printed publicity, event (one-time use flyers, brochures, etc.) – any outward-facing materials | MSU Denver preferred vendor
State-approved vendor Self-selected professional provider |
Self-funded
Can be eligible for grant |
| Internal materials (in-house use only) | MSU Denver preferred vendor
State-approved vendor Self-selected professional provider In-house language assistant |
Self-funded |