Funding Call: Step Up Tech for Disabled Students
Published Date: 6/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is calling on schools and organizations to apply for new funding in 2025 to boost technology that helps students with disabilities learn better. This program aims to make learning tools smarter and easier to use, so every student gets a fair shot. If you work with educational tech or support students with disabilities, now’s the time to get involved and grab some funding!
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New FY2025 Grants for Special Ed Tech
The Department of Education is inviting schools and organizations to apply for new grant awards in fiscal year (FY) 2025 under the Stepping-up Technology Implementation program. The funding is for projects that boost educational technology, media, and materials to help students with disabilities learn better.
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