Notice Announcing Special Education Parent Information Centers-Community Parent Resource Centers Program Competition
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The Department of Education announced a competitive grant opportunity for the Special Education Parent Information Centers for FY 2026. This program aims to support parents of children with disabilities with useful training and information to help improve outcomes. Local nonprofit parent organizations can apply for grants up to $150,000 per year, not exceeding $750,000 in total.
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Key Changes
- Grant opportunity for Special Education Parent Information Centers announced
- Local parent organizations can apply for up to $150,000 annually
- Program supports training and information for parents of children with disabilities
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit complete grant proposals electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 5, 2026
Ensure board of directors majority consists of parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community to be served
Include individuals working in fields of special education, related services, and early intervention on board of directors
Include individuals with disabilities on board of directors
Ensure board members are broadly representative of the population to be served, including low-income parents and parents of limited English proficient children