SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research. The FY 2026 competition includes one absolute priority, one competitive preference priority, selection criteria, and requirements. The absolute priority is: National Assessment Center. The competitive preference priority is: Improving Alternate Assessments.

Maximum Award: We will not make an award exceeding $1,000,000 for a single budget period of 12 months.

Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies; State lead agencies under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; institutions of higher education, including community colleges; other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.

Program Authority:20 U.S.C. 1463 and 1481-1482.

To Apply: The complete funding opportunity announcement and all information needed to apply, including the priorities and program requirements, are available on ED's website at www.ed.gov/​grants-and-programs/​grants-special-populations/​grants-special-education-and-individuals-disabilities/​technical-assistance-and-dissemination/​84.326G and on Grants.gov at grants.gov/​search-results-detail/​362496. The application notice and instructions on Grants.gov is the official document governing the grant competition.

Accessible Format: On request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format.

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