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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 Organizational Chart State Leads for IDEA Part B and Part C Research to Practice Division Early Childhood and Parent Team Elementary and Middle School Team Secondary, Transition, and Post-Secondary Team National Initiatives Team Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division OSEP Organizational Chart Learn how OSEP is organized.
Get to know the people at OSEP Office of the Director (OD) The Office of the Director (OD) in OSEP ensures the effective implementation of OSEP's legislative mission and advises on federal educational policy. Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division (MSIP) MSIP carries out activities related to the Part B, Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and 619 formula grant programs.
Research to Practice Division (RTP) Administers the discretionary grant programs designed to help students with disabilities achieve improved educational results. 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 News 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. View funding tables, application forms, and grant award letters 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). The U.S. Department of Education 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 Organizational Chart State Leads for IDEA Part B and Part C Research to Practice Division Early Childhood and Parent Team Elementary and Middle School Team Secondary, Transition, and Post-Secondary Team National Initiatives Team Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division OSEP Organizational Chart Learn how OSEP is organized.
Get to know the people at OSEP Office of the Director (OD) The Office of the Director (OD) in OSEP ensures the effective implementation of OSEP's legislative mission and advises on federal educational policy. Monitoring and State Improvement Planning Division (MSIP) MSIP carries out activities related to the Part B, Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and 619 formula grant programs.
Research to Practice Division (RTP) Administers the discretionary grant programs designed to help students with disabilities achieve improved educational results. 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 News Page provides the latest information about Congressional activities on the Department's appropriations. OSEP Programs and Projects 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. View funding tables, application forms, and grant award letters 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). The U.S. Department of Education 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 Find out how to contact the team at OSEP. 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.
OSEP Research and Statistics 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: October 24, 2024
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), public charter schools that are LEAs under State law, institutions of higher education (IHEs), other public agencies, private nonprofit organizations…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $45,345,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Special Education Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities is offered by Department of Education and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
NSF's Faculty Early Career Development Program — the CAREER award — has a July 22, 2026 deadline, a $400,000 floor, a five-year runway, and roughly 500 awards a year across every directorate. It is the most prestigious grant a pre-tenure scientist can win, and the one most often lost on the integration requirement rather than the research. Here is what the award actually funds, who is eligible, and how to build a proposal that treats research and education as one program instead of two.
Read articleThe NSF CAREER award puts a minimum of $400,000–$500,000 over five years behind a single untenured faculty member, and it is the credential that shapes a research career. Here is who is eligible, why the integration of research and education is the criterion that decides it, and how to approach the July 22, 2026 deadline.
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