Maryland Special Education Family Engagement Grant SFY 2027
This grant supports research-driven training and resource development to help families and educators improve outcomes for young Maryland children with disabilities through collaborative, evidence-based strategies.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: July 26, 2026 (Full application/proposal deadline, 5:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total available; $150,000 per priority area; grant period: July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports collaborative training and resource development for families and educators to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities in Maryland.
Description
This grant opportunity aims to empower families, educators, and Local Family Support Specialists (LFSS) in Maryland by providing shared, research-based training and coordinated support structures to improve outcomes for young learners with disabilities. The initiative emphasizes joint learning between parents and educators to build trust, reduce disputes, and support students through cohesive, evidence-based strategies. Key focus areas include strengthening communication between families and IEP teams, implementing consistent behavioral support models across home and school, building sustainable local capacity in collaboration with LEAs and LFSS, creating accessible statewide resources and tools, and promoting leadership development and statewide dissemination of effective practices.
