State grant - B preschool (619)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Nevada Department of Education $2,530,340 under the Special Education Preschool Grants program (CFDA 84.173) on July 1, 2026. The award funds special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3 through 5 years, and at Nevada's discretion, to 2-year-old children with disabilities who will reach age three during the school year. Performance takes place in Carson City, Nevada, with a period of performance through September 30, 2027. As a state formula grant recipient, Nevada will distribute funds as sub-awards to eligible local educational agencies after setting aside amounts for state administration and state-level activities. States qualifying for this assistance must submit approvable applications under IDEA section 612 and ensure free appropriate public education is available to all children with disabilities ages three through five residing in the state.