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Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) | U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
OSEP Programs and Projects The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 ( IDEA ) authorizes formula grants to states and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers .
The mission of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is to lead the nation's efforts to improve outcomes for children with disabilities, birth through 21, and their families, ensuring access to fair, equitable, and high-quality education and services. Our vision is for a world in which individuals with disabilities have unlimited opportunities to learn and to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives.
OSEP administers the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which authorizes formula grants to states under Part B, grants to lead agencies for the infants and families program under Part C, and discretionary grants under Part D to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support grants for state personnel development, technical assistance and dissemination, technology, personnel development, and parent-training and information centers.
The activities and services OSEP provides and supports are the direct result of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
OSEP Organization and Staff Directory State Leads for IDEA Part B and Part C Research to Practice Division Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division OSEP Legislation and Policy The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) assists states with implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
As part of its mission, OSEP is charged with developing, communicating and disseminating federal policy on early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and on the provision of special education and related services for children with disabilities.
View Policy Letter and Policy Support Documents Other Policy-related Information: Significant Policy Guidance Under Executive Order #13422 Information on Grant Opportunities and funding from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). OSEP administers three formula grant programs authorized by Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
These formula grants are awarded to states annually to support early-intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, preschool children ages three through five, and special education for children and youth with disabilities.
IDEA Discretionary Grants OSEP, through Part B and Part D of IDEA , provides discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, and technology, personnel development. Discretionary grants are also available to some for-profit organizations. Discretionary grants are grants awarded through a competitive process.
ED Discretionary Grants Resources The Department of Education hosts a number of online resources for ED grant applicants: Discretionary Grant Application Packages Grant Application Forms and Other Forms Special Education Research Grants IDEA authorized the establishment of the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), along with the transfer of responsibilities for research in special education to the new center.
The center is located within the Department's Education's Institute for Education Services. Information on current NCSER grant competitions can be found at the IES Funding page . The Department of Education's State Allocation Tables by program and by state show recent and estimated allocations under formula-allocated and selected students aid programs.
The Department of Education's Budget Page provides the latest information about Congressional activities on the Department's appropriations. IDEA Formula Grant Programs OSEP administers three formula grant programs authorized by IDEA.
These formula grants are awarded to states annually to support early-intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, preschool children ages three through five, and special education for children and youth with disabilities.
IDEA Part B Formula Grants assist states in providing a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages three through 21. Program ALN# Purpose Preschool grants 84. 173 Authorized by Part B, Section 619 for children ages three through five.
Grants to states 84. 027 Authorized by Part B, Section 611 for children ages three through 21. Part C Formula Grants IDEA Part C Formula Grants support early intervention services for infants and toddlers.
Program ALN# Purpose Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 84. 181 Authorized by Part C for infants and toddlers, ages birth through two, and their families. IDEA Discretionary Grant Programs Discretionary grants are awarded through a competitive process.
OSEP conducts application reviews through a formal peer review process using a standing panel. The reviewers who serve on the standing panel score applications based on the legislative and regulatory requirements as well as by the published selection criteria established for the grant programs and projects.
OSEP provides discretionary grants to state educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations to support technical assistance and dissemination, technology and media services, state personnel development grants, personnel preparation, state data collections, and parent-training and information centers. Program ALN# Purpose IDEA Part B Technical Assistance on State Data Collection 84.
373 Improve the capacity of states to meet the IDEA data collection and reporting requirements. IDEA Part D State Personnel Development Grants 84. 323 Help state educational agencies reform and improve their systems for personnel preparation and professional development of individuals providing early intervention, educational, and transition services to improve results for children with disabilities.
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities 84. 325 Help states meet state-identified needs for adequate numbers of fully-certified personnel to serve children with disabilities by supporting competitive awards. Technical Assistance and Dissemination 84.
326 Improve services provided under the IDEA, including the practices of professionals and others involved in providing services that promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities. Educational Technology, Media, and Materials For Individuals with Disabilities 84. 327 Support accessible technology and educational media and material.
Parent Training and Information Centers 84. 328 Ensure parents of children with disabilities and youth have access to resources, information, and training.
ED Discretionary Grants Resources The Department of Education hosts a number of online resources for ED grant applicants: Discretionary Grant Application Packages Grant Application Forms and Other Forms Special Education Research Programs IDEA authorized the establishment of the National Center for Special Education Research ( NCSER ), along with the transfer of responsibilities for research in special education to the new center.
The center is located within the Department's Education's Institute for Education Services (IES). Information on current NCSER grant competitions can be found at the IES Funding page . OSERS established a Transition Steering Committee to focus on the services, needs, and outcomes of youth with disabilities as they transition to postsecondary education and employment.
More Information on OSEP-Funded Projects The OSEP-funded SigNetwork provides information about State Improvement Grants (SIGs) and State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG). ED has established a network of 15 regional and 7 content Comprehensive Centers to provide assistance to benefit states and districts nationwide on key issues related to closing the achievement gap.
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 ( IDEA ) authorizes formula grants to states and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers .
The mission of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is to lead the nation's efforts to improve outcomes for children with disabilities, birth through 21, and their families, ensuring access to fair, equitable, and high-quality education and services. Our vision is for a world in which individuals with disabilities have unlimited opportunities to learn and to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives.
OSEP administers the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which authorizes formula grants to states under Part B, grants to lead agencies for the infants and families program under Part C, and discretionary grants under Part D to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support grants for state personnel development, technical assistance and dissemination, technology, personnel development, and parent-training and information centers.
The activities and services OSEP provides and supports are the direct result of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
OSEP Organization and Staff Directory State Leads for IDEA Part B and Part C Research to Practice Division Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division OSEP Legislation and Policy The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) assists states with implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
As part of its mission, OSEP is charged with developing, communicating and disseminating federal policy on early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and on the provision of special education and related services for children with disabilities.
View Policy Letter and Policy Support Documents Other Policy-related Information: Significant Policy Guidance Under Executive Order #13422 Information on Grant Opportunities and funding from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). OSEP administers three formula grant programs authorized by Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
These formula grants are awarded to states annually to support early-intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, preschool children ages three through five, and special education for children and youth with disabilities.
IDEA Discretionary Grants OSEP, through Part B and Part D of IDEA , provides discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, and technology, personnel development. Discretionary grants are also available to some for-profit organizations. Discretionary grants are grants awarded through a competitive process.
ED Discretionary Grants Resources The Department of Education hosts a number of online resources for ED grant applicants: Discretionary Grant Application Packages Grant Application Forms and Other Forms Special Education Research Grants IDEA authorized the establishment of the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), along with the transfer of responsibilities for research in special education to the new center.
The center is located within the Department's Education's Institute for Education Services. Information on current NCSER grant competitions can be found at the IES Funding page . The Department of Education's State Allocation Tables by program and by state show recent and estimated allocations under formula-allocated and selected students aid programs.
The Department of Education's Budget Page provides the latest information about Congressional activities on the Department's appropriations. OSEP Programs and Projects IDEA Formula Grant Programs OSEP administers three formula grant programs authorized by IDEA.
These formula grants are awarded to states annually to support early-intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, preschool children ages three through five, and special education for children and youth with disabilities.
IDEA Part B Formula Grants assist states in providing a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages three through 21. Program ALN# Purpose Preschool grants 84. 173 Authorized by Part B, Section 619 for children ages three through five.
Grants to states 84. 027 Authorized by Part B, Section 611 for children ages three through 21. Part C Formula Grants IDEA Part C Formula Grants support early intervention services for infants and toddlers.
Program ALN# Purpose Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 84. 181 Authorized by Part C for infants and toddlers, ages birth through two, and their families. IDEA Discretionary Grant Programs Discretionary grants are awarded through a competitive process.
OSEP conducts application reviews through a formal peer review process using a standing panel. The reviewers who serve on the standing panel score applications based on the legislative and regulatory requirements as well as by the published selection criteria established for the grant programs and projects.
OSEP provides discretionary grants to state educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations to support technical assistance and dissemination, technology and media services, state personnel development grants, personnel preparation, state data collections, and parent-training and information centers. Program ALN# Purpose IDEA Part B Technical Assistance on State Data Collection 84.
373 Improve the capacity of states to meet the IDEA data collection and reporting requirements. IDEA Part D State Personnel Development Grants 84. 323 Help state educational agencies reform and improve their systems for personnel preparation and professional development of individuals providing early intervention, educational, and transition services to improve results for children with disabilities.
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities 84. 325 Help states meet state-identified needs for adequate numbers of fully-certified personnel to serve children with disabilities by supporting competitive awards. Technical Assistance and Dissemination 84.
326 Improve services provided under the IDEA, including the practices of professionals and others involved in providing services that promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities. Educational Technology, Media, and Materials For Individuals with Disabilities 84. 327 Support accessible technology and educational media and material.
Parent Training and Information Centers 84. 328 Ensure parents of children with disabilities and youth have access to resources, information, and training.
ED Discretionary Grants Resources The Department of Education hosts a number of online resources for ED grant applicants: Discretionary Grant Application Packages Grant Application Forms and Other Forms Special Education Research Programs IDEA authorized the establishment of the National Center for Special Education Research ( NCSER ), along with the transfer of responsibilities for research in special education to the new center.
The center is located within the Department's Education's Institute for Education Services (IES). Information on current NCSER grant competitions can be found at the IES Funding page . OSERS established a Transition Steering Committee to focus on the services, needs, and outcomes of youth with disabilities as they transition to postsecondary education and employment.
More Information on OSEP-Funded Projects The OSEP-funded SigNetwork provides information about State Improvement Grants (SIGs) and State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG). ED has established a network of 15 regional and 7 content Comprehensive Centers to provide assistance to benefit states and districts nationwide on key issues related to closing the achievement gap.
Additional OSEP Resources OSERS Newsletters, including the OSEP Update and ED Early Learning Newsletter, showcase content from ED, OSERS, OSEP, OSEP-grantees & other agencies. OSEP Policy Letters and Memos OSEP provides written guidance and clarification regarding implementation of the IDEA.
Annual Reports to Congress Each year, OSEP prepares its Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. RDA: Results Driven Accountability OSEP has revised its accountability system to shift the balance from a system focused on compliance to one that puts more emphasis on results.
The IDEA website features expanded content to help you learn about the law protecting students with disabilities. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Page Last Reviewed: June 30, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States are the direct recipients of these formula grants. Nonprofits would typically partner with or receive funding through their state educational agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B - Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The Institute of Education Sciences has opened its first research competitions since early 2025: five FY27 competitions due October 1, 2026, with roughly $250 million planned across three tranches. But $224 million in withheld FY2025 funds may expire September 30, and topics are now fixed through FY2029.
Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences launched no new grant competitions in all of FY2026. On August 6, 2026 it announced a three-tranche FY27 restart: five topic-agnostic competitions due October 1, flagship field-initiated grants held until December, and eight research topics that IES says will persist through FY2029.
Read articleThe Institute of Education Sciences announced its FY27 grantmaking on August 6 — five competitions with an October 1 deadline, optional letters of intent September 3, and awards from $350,000 to $1.2 million. The bigger news is structural: IES has narrowed its research priorities to literacy and STEM for general education and four topics for special education through FY2029, and is organizing grantees into coordinated hubs. Here is what changed, what the award ceilings actually are, and why the field-initiated competitions everyone is waiting for do not open until December.
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