Grants Available for Special Education Parent Support Groups
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is offering grants up to $150,000 per year (totaling $750,000) to local parent groups that support families of kids with disabilities. These groups help parents get the info and training they need to improve their children’s lives. If you’re part of a local parent organization, get your application in by June 5, 2026, to join this important program!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Grants up to $150K/year for Parent Groups
The Department of Education is offering competitive grants for FY2026 to local parent organizations. The Department will not make an award exceeding $150,000 for a single 12-month budget period, with a total award not to exceed $750,000, and applications are due by June 5, 2026.
Who Qualifies as a Local Parent Organization
To apply, organizations must be a "local parent organization" as defined by IDEA: a private nonprofit (not an institution of higher education) whose board is majority parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 and that includes individuals working in special education or early intervention and individuals with disabilities. The board must be broadly representative of the population to be served, including low-income parents and parents of limited English proficient children.
Funding Intends to Help Parents and Families
The program's purpose is to ensure parents of children with disabilities receive high-quality, relevant training and information to help improve outcomes for their children. Funded centers will provide information and training to families of children with disabilities.
Accessible Document Availability for Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities may request and receive this notice in an accessible format by contacting the program contact person listed in the notice. The contact is provided for requests for accessible formats.
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