Federal Grant Award Summary: PROJECT GREATNESS

Arizona State University's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration received a $248,158 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education - Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.325), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award funds PROJECT GREATNESS (Growing Exceptional Arizona Teachers to Meet the Needs of Early-Childhood Students in Special-Education), which supports personnel preparation initiatives designed to address identified workforce shortages in early childhood special education. The project develops and delivers training to equip educators and service providers with evidence-based competencies to serve infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, with particular emphasis on building a qualified workforce to address high-intensity support needs in Arizona's early childhood special education system.

The grant aligns with CFDA 84.325's core mission of addressing state-identified personnel development needs across special education and related services disciplines. As part of the Department of Education's broader personnel preparation portfolio, this award represents targeted investment in early intervention and early childhood special education workforce development, supporting Arizona State University's capacity to deliver degree programs, training initiatives, and applied research activities that strengthen service delivery outcomes for young children with disabilities.