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

June 5, 2026 (Full application) | August 4, 2026 (Intergovernmental Review)

Up to $150,000 per year (max $750,000 over 5 years); estimated total program funding $4,500,000; ~30 awards expected.

Supports local nonprofit parent organizations to provide training and information for families of children with disabilities, especially in underserved communities.

--- ## Description This program funds Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) to ensure parents of children with disabilities receive high-quality, relevant, and useful training and information to help improve outcomes for their children. CPRCs are designed to strengthen the role of parents and ensure families, especially those in isolated or underserved communities, have meaningful opportunities to participate in their child’s education both at school and at home. The initiative aligns with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and seeks to build parents’ capacity to help their children meet developmental, functional, and academic goals, and to prepare them for productive and independent adult lives. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Application Deadline:** June 5, 2026 (Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time) - **Deadline for Intergovernmental Review:** August 4, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum per Award:** $150,000 per 12-month budget period - **Maximum Total per Project:** $750,000 (over up to 5 years) - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $4,500,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** Approximately 30 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are **local parent organizations** as defined by Section 1472(a)(2) of IDEA: - Must be a private nonprofit organization (not an institution of higher education). - Board of directors must: - Have a majority of members who are parents of children with disabilities (ages birth through 26) from the community to be served. - Include individuals working in special education, related services, early intervention, and individuals with disabilities. - Be broadly representative of the population to be served, including low-income parents and parents of limited English proficient children. - The organization’s mission must focus on serving families of children with disabilities (ages birth through 26) covering the full range of disabilities described in section 1401(3) of IDEA. - Nonprofit status must be demonstrated per 34 CFR 75.51 (e.g., IRS determination letter, state certification, or incorporation documents). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361760). - Review the official application notice and follow all instructions as provided in the Grants.gov listing and 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-grant). - For accessible formats or additional support, contact the program officer listed below. --- ## Additional Information - The competition has one absolute priority: Community Parent Resource Centers. - Awards may not exceed $150,000 per year or $750,000 total. - The program is authorized under 20 U.S.C. 1472 and 1481. - The official Grants.gov notice governs the competition; check for updates and detailed requirements. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361760) - [ED Program Page for Parent Resource Centers](https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-special-populations/grants-special-education-and-individuals-disabilities/special-education-parent-information-centers/community-parent-resource) - [Common Instructions for Applicants (Federal Register)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16571/common-instructions-and-information-for-applicants-todepartment-of-education-discretionary-grant) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role | |------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------| | Yolanda Lusane | [Yolanda.Lusane@ed.gov](mailto:Yolanda.Lusane@ed.gov) | (202) 987-0146 | Program Contact | ---

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), Assistance Listing Number 84.328C

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