Infant, toddlers & families (part c)

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) received a $11.72 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports Maryland's statewide system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth through age three and their families. Services delivered through this funding include developmental screenings and assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapies, assistive technology, and family support services designed to enhance child development and minimize potential disability impacts.

MSDE, designated as the state lead agency under this program, administers the grant funding and sub-awards portions to local partners to directly deliver services across the state. Sub-grant activity is evidenced by a February 24, 2026 sub-award to the University of Connecticut's Office of Sponsored Programs for early intervention services. As the prime grantee, MSDE maintains responsibility for compliance with federal requirements, developing comprehensive implementation plans, managing multidisciplinary and interagency coordination, and ensuring accountability for federal fund expenditures and service delivery outcomes throughout Maryland.