PCP Responsive Inclusion in School Environments (PCP RISE) Competitive Grant Opportunity – FFY27/28
PCP RISE Competitive Grant Opportunity FFY27/28 supports schools using evidence-based person-centered practices to move students overrepresented in restrictive special education settings toward integrated instruction.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Education
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Questions) | November 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. Central Time (Application)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $27,700 for one grant; anticipated period January 1, 2027–December 31, 2028
Summary: PCP RISE funds evidence-based person-centered practices that help schools move student groups overrepresented in restrictive special education settings toward more integrated instruction.
Key Information: Submit by email as one application PDF and one Excel budget; late applications are not accepted.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) administers PCP Responsive Inclusion in School Environments (PCP RISE) to support schools implementing more integrated special education instructional settings. The FFY27/28 competition targets schools serving higher populations of students from demographic groups statistically overrepresented in more restrictive educational settings.
The funded approach centers on evidence-based person-centered thinking, practices, and planning, with Charting the LifeCourse identified as an example framework. Projects connect these practices to changes in instructional settings for the students they serve. The application asks applicants to demonstrate need, organizational capacity, equity and inclusion, community or family engagement, measurable goals, and an evaluation plan. Funding comes from section 1411 of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
