Minnesota Training and Information for Parents of Students with Disabilities – FY26 Grant

The Minnesota Training and Information for Parents of Students with Disabilities – FY26 program aims to provide essential training and resources for parents and surrogate parents of children with disabilities. This initiative focuses on underserved families, ensuring they receive support to advocate effectively for their children's needs. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, a total of $440,000 is available for the selected grantee to enhance educational opportunities for these children.

Minnesota Training and Information for Parents of Students with Disabilities – FY26
Provide training and information that meets the needs of parents and surrogate parents (Minnesota Rules, part 3525.2440) of children with disabilities living in Minnesota, particularly underserved parents and parents of children who may be inappropriately identified, to support their children with disabilities.
Funding
Funding for this opportunity is made available through the U.S Department of Education- CFDA number: 84.027A, 84.173A.
This grant opportunity estimates that $440,000 is available to award to one grantee to provide services. The maximum grant award may not exceed $440,000. There is no minimum grant award however MDE aims to negotiate a final budget to distribute $440,000 total.

Eligibility

The Minnesota Department of Education manages and processes state and federal grant awards to school districts, higher education organization, other educational entities, as well as community-based and nonprofit organizations.