Special Education Parent Information Centers
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.328 (USAspending.gov).
- Partners Resource Network Inc 2 awards $6,133,634
- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc $4,225,000
- Parent Education And Advocacy Leadership Center $3,761,165
- Team Of Advocates For Special Kids $3,656,823
- Ohio Coalition For The Education Of Children With Disabilities $3,653,312
- Parent To Parent Of Georgia, Inc $3,536,902
- Exceptonal Chld Assistance Center $3,369,689
- Advocates For Children Of New York, Inc $3,295,348
- Michigan Alliance- Pti $3,165,088
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
- Local
- State
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Other
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
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
- Infant and Toddler (0–3)
- Young Child (4–9)
- Pre-Teen (10–12)
- Teen (13–19)
- Other
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
Description
The Special Education Parent Information Centers (Parent) Program supports families of children with disabilities and youth with disabilities under sections 1470-1473 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The purpose of the Parent Program is to provide families with training, information and resources that assists them in making informed decisions when choosing education and early learning options that best meet the needs of their children. The other main purpose of the Parent Information Centers Program is to help provide youth with disabilities with training, information, and resources that helps them to understand their rights and responsibilities and learn self-advocacy skills to prepare them to lead productive lives as independently as possible.
Mission Categories
Primary: Special Education
Other categories:
General and Special Interest Organizations
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds must be used to support the objectives of the program.
Required Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
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
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