Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), Assistance Listing Number 84.328C
Can you apply?
This grant is for local parent organizations dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities. Applicants must be private nonprofits (not higher education institutions) with a board majority of parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community served.
Your board must also include professionals in special education, related services, early intervention, and individuals with disabilities. Board composition should reflect the population served, including low-income families and parents of limited English proficient children.
Your organization's mission must focus on serving families of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 across the full range of disabilities covered by IDEA. No cost sharing is required.
This grant is for local parent organizations dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities. Applicants must be private nonprofits (not higher education institutions) with a board majority of parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community served.
Your board must also include professionals in special education, related services, early intervention, and individuals with disabilities. Board composition should reflect the population served, including low-income families and parents of limited English proficient children.
Your organization's mission must focus on serving families of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 across the full range of disabilities covered by IDEA. No cost sharing is required.
Program description
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Special Education Parent Information Centers program is to ensure that parents of children with disabilities receive high-quality, relevant, and useful training and information to help improve outcomes for their children.
CPRCs promote the effective education of children with disabilities by “strengthening the role and responsibility of parents and ensuring that families of such children have meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children at school and at home” (20 U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(B)). CPRCs, consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1472(b)(4)), meet the specific needs of families in geographically defined communities who experience significant isolation from available sources of information and support.
Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) promote the effective education of children with disabilities by “strengthening the role and responsibility of parents and ensuring that families of such children have meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children at school and at home” (20 U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(B)). CPRCs, consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1472(b)(4)), meet the specific needs of families in geographically defined communities who experience significant isolation from available sources of information and support. Under this priority, CPRCs must increase – parents’ capacity to help their children (a) meet developmental and functional goals and challenging academic achievement goals that have been established for all children; and (b) be prepared to lead productive and independent adult lives, to the maximum extent possible.
Assistance Listing Number: 84.328C.
For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42234), and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/29/2025-16571/common-instructions-and-information-for-applicants-todepartment-of-education-discretionary-grant.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for local parent organizations dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities. Applicants must be private nonprofits (not higher education institutions) with a board majority of parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community served.
Your board must also include professionals in special education, related services, early intervention, and individuals with disabilities. Board composition should reflect the population served, including low-income families and parents of limited English proficient children.
Your organization's mission must focus on serving families of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 across the full range of disabilities covered by IDEA. No cost sharing is required.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (demonstrating need, services, and outcomes)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Proof of nonprofit status (IRS 501(c)(3) letter or state certification)
- Board roster with parent and professional membership documentation
- Organizational mission statement and bylaws
- Evidence of community isolation or underserved population targeted
Program contact
- 👤 Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst
- 📧 Yolanda.Lusane@ed.gov
- 📞 2022456408
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 84.328 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$3,761,165
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$3,656,823
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$3,653,312
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$3,536,902
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$3,369,689
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$3,295,348
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$3,165,088
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$3,087,431
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$3,046,203
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$2,944,145
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $15.0M
- TX 7 awards $12.0M
- NY 5 awards $7.9M
- NJ 4 awards $7.6M
- WI 4 awards $6.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Local parent organizations that are private nonprofits with a majority parent-led board. Your board must include professionals in special education and individuals with disabilities.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is June 5, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities does this grant support?
CPRCs provide training and information to parents of children with disabilities to improve educational outcomes. You'll strengthen parent participation in school and home education for children ages birth through 26.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a federal discretionary grant with a $4.5 million total funding pool. Competitiveness depends on your demonstrated capacity to serve isolated communities and serve families with diverse needs.
What is the typical funding amount?
Award amounts are not specified in the grant description. Contact the Department of Education or check Federal Register notices for recent award ranges.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your organization will reach families experiencing geographic or information isolation. Be specific about the communities you'll serve.
- Show strong parent leadership on your board with diverse representation. Document how parents and professionals work together in governance.
- Clearly explain your training and information services. Connect them to improving child outcomes and parent capacity in school and home settings.
- Align your approach with IDEA requirements for serving the full range of disabilities, birth through age 26. Don't narrow your focus.
- Use the Common Instructions for Department of Education Discretionary Grants published in the Federal Register. Follow all required documentation and submission procedures exactly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Boards lacking true parent majority or failing to include professionals in special education and early intervention. Unclear or limited geographic service area, or not demonstrating reach to isolated communities. Vague descriptions of parent training services or weak connection between proposed activities and improved child/family outcomes.
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