Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.323A
This grant helps state education agencies improve training and professional development for staff serving children with disabilities to enhance their educational outcomes.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: June 16, 2026 (Full application) | August 17, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: ~$7.3M total; typical awards $500,000–$2,100,000/year for 1–5 years; minimum $500,000/year for States, D.C., Puerto Rico; minimum $80,000/year for outlying areas
Summary: Supports State educational agencies in reforming and improving systems for personnel preparation and professional development to improve outcomes for children with disabilities.
Key Information: Only SEAs in States, D.C., Puerto Rico, or outlying U.S. areas are eligible.
Description
This grant supports State educational agencies (SEAs) in the United States, D.C., Puerto Rico, and outlying areas (U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands) to reform and improve their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services for children with disabilities. The program aims to enhance results for children with disabilities by strengthening the preparation and ongoing professional development of personnel serving this population, in alignment with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The FY 2026 competition has an absolute priority focused on expanding career pathways and workforce readiness, including the development and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships for special educators and alignment with state educator licensure requirements and workforce shortage areas.
