Ed Dept Announces Grants for Disability Career Paths
Published Date: 4/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is inviting states and territories to apply for grants to improve training and support for people who work with kids with disabilities. This year’s focus is on building career paths and getting ready for the workforce. Applications are due by June 16, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to grab some funding and make a difference!
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Competitive Grants for Special Ed Workforce
The Department of Education is offering competitive FY 2026 State Personnel Development Grants (Assistance Listing Number 84.323A) to help State Educational Agencies improve training and support for people who work with children with disabilities. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 16, 2026.
Priority on Career Pathways
The FY 2026 competition includes an absolute priority titled 'Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness,' meaning proposals focused on building career paths and preparing the special education workforce will be favored in selection. Applicants must align proposed activities with the priority to compete under this notice.
Who May Apply: States and Territories
Eligible applicants are State Educational Agencies (SEAs) of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and outlying areas (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). The notice states the Grants.gov application notice is the official document governing the competition.
No Grant Consolidation for Outlying Areas
The notice states that Public Law 95-134, which permits consolidation of grants to outlying areas, does not apply to funds received under this competition. Outlying areas must follow the competition rules for these funds rather than consolidating them under Public Law 95-134.
Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities can request this document in an accessible format by contacting the program contact person listed in the notice. The contact provided is Jennifer Coffey, telephone (202) 987-0150, and an email address is listed in the notice.
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