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Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded Pacer Center Inc. a $300,000 Project Grant effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (CFDA 84.235). Pacer Center Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Minnesota, will deliver parent training, information dissemination, technical assistance, and advocacy resources focused on supporting families of children with disabilities and those navigating special education systems. The award supports the organization's core mission of providing leadership development, individual support services, and policy-informed resources to parents and professionals working with children with special needs and emotional and behavioral disabilities.

The grant funding aligns with OSERS's broader demonstration and training portfolio, which supports activities that expand the provision, availability, and quality of rehabilitation services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act. As a regional parent information and training center, Pacer Center Inc.'s award falls within the typical funding range ($300K–$600K) for such centers and enables the organization to continue its established role as a critical resource for special education advocacy and family support across the region.