Special Education Parent Information Centers

CFDA 84.328 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$33.2M FY2025
$27.4M
FY16
$27.4M
FY17
$27.4M
FY18
$27.4M
FY19
$27.4M
FY20
$27.4M
FY21
$30.2M
FY22
$33.2M
FY23
$33.2M
FY24*
$33.2M
FY25*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.328 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

The purpose of the program is to ensure that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information to help improve results for their children.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Private nonprofits
  • State
  • Local governments
  • Federally recognized tribes

Parent organizations, as defined in Section 671(a)(2) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are eligible for parent center awards under IDEA sections 671 and 672. For section 672 funding, these parent centers must meet additional conditions set forth in section 672. For IDEA section 673, 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, outlying areas, freely associated States, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and, if the Secretary approves, for-profit organizations, are eligible for technical assistance for parent training and information center awards.

Beneficiaries

  • 11
  • 45
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55

Infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, and their families, benefit from this program.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed and evaluated by outside experts and program staff, in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (34 CFR 75, Subpart D).

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.

Required Documentation

See above.

Matching Requirements

The Department may require a recipient of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to share in the cost of a project (See 20 U.S.C. 1482(a)(2)(A)).

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Carmen Sanchez
(202)245-6595
Department of Education, OSERS Office of Special Education Programs, 400 Maryland, Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-12. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:42:28.