State grant - b (611)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Guam Department of Education $6,637,425 under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027) on July 1, 2026. This formula grant funds the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities aged 3 through 21 in Guam's public school system. The Guam Department of Education, located in Barrigada, Guam, serves over 30,000 students across 41 schools and uses these funds to develop individualized education plans, deliver early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, and provide critical support services for students with diverse learning needs. The award obligates $6,637,425 with a period of performance through September 30, 2027. As the state educational agency for the territory, GDOE retains authority to make subgrants to eligible local educational agencies after setting aside funds for administration and state-level activities.