Special Education Technical Assistance on State Data Collection

CFDA 84.373 Active Other Financial Assistance
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$26.4M FY2026
$24.9M
FY24
$22.9M
FY25
$26.4M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

To provide technical assistance, where needed, to improve the capacity of States to meet the data collection requirements of the IDEA.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

Public and private agencies and organizations, including for profit and non-profit agencies and organizations.

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 Grants to States program provides formula grants to assist the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Department of the Interior, the Outlying Areas, and the Freely Associated States in meeting the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities. In order to be eligible for funding, States must serve all children with disabilities between the ages of 3 through 21; they are not required to serve children aged three through five or 18 through 21 if services are inconsistent with State law or practice or the order of any court. A State that does not provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities aged three through five cannot receive base payment funds attributable to this age group.

Mission Categories

Primary: Special Education

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.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

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

David Egnor,
(202) 245-7334.
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: 2026-07-30. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:03:16.