Education Department Offers Grants for Disability Assessment Center
Published Date: 6/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is offering up to $1 million in grants for 2026 to help improve services and results for children with disabilities. Schools, nonprofits, and other groups can apply by July 20, 2026, to create a National Assessment Center focused on better testing and support. This is a great chance to boost learning and make sure all kids get the help they need!
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$1M Grant to Create Assessment Center
The Department of Education is awarding up to $1,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 to fund a National Assessment Center that promotes academic achievement and improves results for children with disabilities. The maximum award is for a single 12-month budget period and applicants must submit proposals by July 20, 2026 via Grants.gov.
For-Profit Firms Can Apply
Eligible applicants include State educational agencies, LEAs (including public charter schools), institutions of higher education, public agencies, private nonprofits, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, freely associated States and outlying areas, and for-profit organizations — meaning for-profit firms (including small businesses) may apply for the competition.
Priority: Improving Alternate Assessments
The FY2026 competition includes a competitive preference priority titled 'Improving Alternate Assessments,' giving applicants that address alternate assessments a scoring advantage under the National Assessment Center competition.
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