Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Program ALN 84.235F
This grant funds a center to provide information and training for people with disabilities and their families in eight Midwest states to support employment and independent living goals.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: April 24, 2026 (Full application) | June 23, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: One award up to $300,000 total; no cost sharing required.
Summary: 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.
