[Department of Education](https://www.ed.gov)

April 24, 2026 (Full application) | June 23, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)

One award up to $300,000 total; no cost sharing required.

Supports a regional center to provide information and training to individuals with disabilities and their families in Region C-2 (IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY).

--- ## Description This opportunity will fund a single Regional Parent Information and Training Center (PTI) serving Region C-2, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The PTI center will provide information, training, and support to individuals with disabilities and their families, helping them achieve employment and independent living goals. Activities include coordinating with Centers for Independent Living, Parent Training and Information Centers under IDEA, and other relevant organizations to enhance the capacity of individuals with disabilities and their support networks to effectively participate in vocational rehabilitation and related services. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Application Deadline:** April 24, 2026 (submit electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time) - **Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:** June 23, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Funding:** $300,000 - **Award Ceiling:** $300,000 (single award) - **Award Floor:** Not specified - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Private nonprofit organizations that meet requirements in section 303(c)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. - **Organizational Requirements:** - Demonstrated capacity to coordinate with Centers for Independent Living and other relevant organizations. - Board of directors must include professionals in vocational rehabilitation, with a majority being individuals with disabilities or their families, or have a committee structure meeting these requirements. - Must serve individuals with a full range of disabilities and their families, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361611) by the deadline. - Refer to the [Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16571/common-instructions-and-information-for-applicants-todepartment-of-education-discretionary-grantams) for detailed submission requirements. - Ensure all eligibility and documentation requirements are met as outlined in the official notice. --- ## Additional Information - The funded PTI will serve as the primary regional resource for families and individuals with disabilities, focusing on vocational rehabilitation and independent living. - Program authority is section 303(c) of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 773(c)). - The official application notice and instructions on Grants.gov govern the competition. --- ## External Links - [Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361611) - [Department of Education Home](https://www.ed.gov) - [Common Instructions for ED Discretionary Grant Applicants (Federal Register)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16571/common-instructions-and-information-for-applicants-todepartment-of-education-discretionary-grantams) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------|------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Tara Jordan | [Tara.Jordan@ed.gov](mailto:Tara.Jordan@ed.gov) | (202) 987-0143 | U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202 | ---

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Program ALN 84.235F

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