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Special Education - State Personnel Development

CFDA 84.323 PROJECT GRANTS
Special Education
Official Program Website

Program Objectives

To assist State educational agencies in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational and transition services, to improve results for children with disabilities. As used in this program, "personnel" means special education teachers, regular education teachers, principals, administrators, related services personnel, paraprofessionals, and early intervention personnel serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or children with disabilities, except where a particular category of personnel, such as related services personnel, is identified.

Who Can Benefit

Infants and toddlers with disabilities as defined in the IDEA and their families, and children with disabilities as defined in the IDEA and their parents benefit from this program.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

For 2024, new awards ranged between $500,000 and $2,099,998; the average award was about $951,500.

Program Funding

(Project Grants) FY 23$38,630,000.00; FY 24 est $38,630,000.00; FY 25 est $38,630,000.00; FY 22$38,630,000.00; FY 21$38,630,000.00; FY 20$38,630,000.00; FY 19$38,630,000.00; FY 18$38,630,000.00; FY 17$38,630,000.00; FY 16$41,630,000.00; -

How to Apply

This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.

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Administering Agency

OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Data Source

Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.

Program Details

CFDA Number
84.323
Assistance Type
PROJECT GRANTS
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