Ed Dept Dangles Grants for Midwest Disability Parent Help
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
The Department of Education is offering grants for 2026 to support Parent Information and Training Centers that help families of individuals with disabilities. One new center will be funded in the Midwest region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming). Interested groups must apply online by April 24, 2026, to get a chance at this funding.
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One new Regional PTI for eight states
The Department intends to fund one Regional Parent Information and Training Center (PTI) in region C-2, which covers Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), North Dakota (ND), South Dakota (SD), and Wyoming (WY). This center will provide information and training to assist individuals with disabilities and their parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or other authorized representatives with vocational, independent living, and rehabilitation needs.
Grant competition for Regional PTI centers
The Department of Education is offering competitive FY 2026 grants (Assistance Listing Number 84.235F) to establish or continue Regional Parent Information and Training Centers. Organizations that want to apply must submit complete proposals electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 24, 2026; application instructions on Grants.gov are the official guidance.
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