[U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education](https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html)

August 13, 2025 (Application) | September 12, 2025 (Intergovernmental Review)

Up to $2,000,000 for a 12-month period; one award expected; project period up to 60 months.

Supports a national coordinating center to provide technical assistance, research, and dissemination for inclusive postsecondary programs serving students with intellectual disabilities.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a national Coordinating Center for institutions of higher education (IHEs) that offer, or seek to offer, inclusive comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. The Center will serve as a technical assistance and research hub, disseminating best practices, developing evaluation protocols, supporting program development, and providing guidance to both TPSID grantees and other institutions interested in serving students with intellectual disabilities. The program aims to improve academic, social, employment, and independent living outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities by equipping IHEs with evidence-based strategies and resources. The Center will also facilitate communication among stakeholders, develop model agreements, analyze funding streams, and promote the development of accreditation standards for such programs. --- ## Due Dates - Applications Available: July 14, 2025 - Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 13, 2025 - Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 12, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $2,000,000 for the first year - **Award Size:** Up to $2,000,000 for a 12-month period (no award will exceed this amount for a year) - **Project Period:** Up to 60 months (5 years) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are entities, or partnerships of entities, that have demonstrated expertise in all of the following areas: - Higher education - Education of students with intellectual disabilities - Development of comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities - Evaluation and technical assistance There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted according to the [Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/23/2024-30488/common-instructions-for-applicants-to-department-of-education-discretionary-grant-programs). - The application should address the absolute priority of establishing and maintaining a Coordinating Center, and may also address the invitational priority of disseminating research and best practices to IHEs not currently offering comprehensive transition programs. - The recommended application narrative page limit is 60 pages. - Subgrants are not permitted. - Indirect cost rates apply according to the entity’s negotiated agreement. --- ## Additional Information - The Center will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including: - Technical assistance for developing, evaluating, and improving programs - Designing evaluation protocols for measuring student and program outcomes - Supporting TPSID grantees in awarding meaningful credentials - Developing recommendations for program components, funding, and agreements - Convening annual meetings and a workgroup to develop accreditation standards - Outreach and dissemination to families, students, and institutions - Performance will be measured by the percentage of programs meeting standards, student credential attainment, and use of technical assistance. - Open licensing of grant deliverables is required. - For full details, review the [Federal Register Notice (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-14/pdf/2025-13144.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360010) - [Federal Register Notice and Program Details (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-14/pdf/2025-13144.pdf) - [Common Application Instructions](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/23/2024-30488/common-instructions-for-applicants-to-department-of-education-discretionary-grant-programs) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Address | |-------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Shedita Alston | [Shedita.Alston@ed.gov](mailto:Shedita.Alston@ed.gov) | (202) 453-7090 | U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Floor 5, Washington, DC 20202-4260 | ---

Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Program (TPSID-CC) Assistance Listing Number 84.407B

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