Education

FY 2026 Competition Announcement: Parent Information and Training Program (ALN 84.235F)

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Low Impact·View source ↗

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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has opened a competitive grant competition for Fiscal Year 2026 under the Parent Information and Training Program, identified by Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.235F. This program funds organizations that provide information, training, and support to parents of children with disabilities, helping them participate effectively in their children's education and navigate special education systems. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit proposals demonstrating how they will serve families of students with disabilities, particularly those from underserved communities. Grants under this program support activities such as workshops, hotlines, resource centers, and individualized assistance to help parents understand their rights and advocate for appropriate educational placements. This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are made on a competitive basis evaluated against published selection criteria. Organizations interested in applying must follow the application requirements outlined in the full competition notice published in the Federal Register.

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Key Changes

  • New FY 2026 grant competition opened under ALN 84.235F (Parent Information and Training Program)
  • Applications must be submitted competitively and evaluated against published selection criteria
  • Funding targets organizations providing direct support to parents of children with disabilities

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Obligations

What this law requires

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Submit a grant proposal following the application requirements outlined in the full competition notice published in the Federal Register

Organizations applying for FY 2026 Parent Information and Training Program grants
operational
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Demonstrate in proposal how the organization will serve families of students with disabilities, particularly those from underserved communities

Grant applicants
disclosure
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Provide information and training to parents of children with disabilities to help them participate effectively in their children's education

Grant recipients
operational
high

Deliver support services such as workshops, hotlines, resource centers, and individualized assistance to parents

Grant recipients
operational
high

Help parents understand their rights and advocate for appropriate educational placements for their children with disabilities

Grant recipients
operational

Affected Parties

Nonprofit organizations serving families of children with disabilitiesParent Training and Information (PTI) centers+3 more…

Tags

competitive grants,special education,parent training