Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Award Overview

Pave, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Tacoma, Washington, received a $600,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (CFDA 84.235). The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, funds Pave's D1 Regional Parent Information and Training Centers (PTIs) program, which delivers specialized services to families of children and youth with special needs throughout Washington State.

Products and Services Delivered

Through partnerships with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the Washington State Department of Health, Pave delivers evidence-based peer-to-peer support, family navigation services, and Strong Community Network programs across multiple geographic locations including Bremerton, Port Angeles, Sequim, Spokane, and Stevens/Ferry counties. These family-centered services are designed to enhance accessibility and equity within systems of care, particularly for underserved communities in the Pacific Northwest. The grant supports the continuation of Pave's established track record of federal grant work in parent training and information services, which aligns with the broader program's mission to expand rehabilitation and related services for individuals with disabilities and their families.