State grant - b (611)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Department of Education Delaware $15,123,608 on July 1, 2026, through the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027), a formula grant providing funds to assist states in meeting the excess costs of special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 21.

The award funds Delaware's provision of special education and related services statewide. The Department of Education Delaware, as the state's primary education agency, receives the grant and sub-awards funds to eligible local educational agencies and other entities after setting aside amounts for state administration and state-level activities. Performance occurs in Leipsic, Delaware, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2027.

The Special Education Grants to States program requires states to serve all eligible children with disabilities in the specified age range, subject to state law and practice exceptions for ages 3–5 and 18–21. States qualify for funding based on approved applications under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 612. Grant award notification follows state application approval under the Education Department General Administrative Regulations review timeline of 45 to 90 days.