Education Department Offers Grants for Disability Interventions
Published Date: 6/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is offering up to $3.7 million in grants for 2026 to help improve learning and support for kids with disabilities. Schools, colleges, nonprofits, and tribes can apply by August 10, 2026, to create a National Center focused on academic interventions backed by solid research. This is a big chance to boost services and results for children who need it most!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Apply for $3.7M National Center Grant
Schools, colleges, nonprofits, tribes, and for-profit organizations can apply for a competitive Department of Education grant worth up to $3,700,000 for a single 12-month budget period. Complete proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 10, 2026 (intergovernmental review deadline September 9, 2026).
Funding Aims to Improve Services for Disabled Children
The competition will fund a National Center to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance, model demonstration projects, and research-based information. The award for FY2026 is up to $3,700,000 for a 12-month budget period; applications are due August 10, 2026.
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