Federal Register #2026-12687

Grant to Establish National Center on Academic Interventions for Children with Disabilities

This opportunity is a competitive grant from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to establish the National Center on Academic Interventions for Children with Disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Purpose: - Establish the National Center on Academic Interventions - Focus on improving academic achievement and outcomes for children with disabilities - Products/Services Requested: - Technical assistance and dissemination services - Support for model demonstration projects - Activities must be supported by scientifically based research - Funding Details: - Maximum award of $3,700,000 for a single 12-month budget period - Eligibility: - State educational agencies, state lead agencies under Part C of IDEA, local educational agencies (including public charter schools considered LEAs), institutions of higher education, other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, freely associated states and outlying areas, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for services, not product procurement - The competition has one absolute priority: the National Center on Academic Interventions - Program authority is based on 20 U.S.C. 1463, 1481, and 1482

Description

The Department of Education (ED) announces a competitive grant opportunity for Fiscal Year 2026 to provide technical assistance and dissemination aimed at improving services and results for children with disabilities. The program focuses on promoting academic achievement through technical assistance, model demonstration projects, dissemination of useful information, and activities supported by scientifically based research. The competition includes one absolute priority: the National Center on Academic Interventions. Eligible applicants include state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, and for-profit organizations.

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