The Special Education - Special Olympics Education Programs (CFDA 84.380) federal grant award provides $36,000,000.00 to support the expansion of Special Olympics and the design and implementation of education programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The primary recipient is Special Olympics Inc., which receives the project grant to fund nationwide programming including the Unified Champion Schools program, Special Olympics events, and various initiatives to promote social...
The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $36,000,000.00 Project Grant to Special Olympics Inc. under the Special Education - Special Olympics Education Programs (CFDA 84.380) on September 1, 2023. This grant will support Special Olympics in providing sports training, competitions, education programs, and early childhood interventions to advance capabilities and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through September 30, 2024. As a...
The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living awarded a $500,000 block grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to Special Olympics Pennsylvania Inc. (Sopa) for the FY23 SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY PROJECT. This funding, from August 2023 to July 2024, will support Sopa's implementation of community projects. As a sub-recipient, Sopa has also delivered unified school programs, health and fitness initiatives, and diabetes...
This $2,816,994 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) in providing comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities in American Samoa. The grant, awarded under the Special Education Grants to States (CFDA 84.027) program, will enable ASDOE to develop, implement, and maintain specialized educational programs that address the unique...
The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Florida Department of Education a $966,706,209 formula grant under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027) for the period of July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The grant funds 18 associate centers that provide professional development, technical assistance, and support to local school districts and families on topics related to special education programs, policies, and...
The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $28.6 million Formula Grant to the District of Columbia Government under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027) for the period of July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. As the designated state education agency for the District, the DC State Education Office will utilize the funding to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities, as intended...
This Project Grant award of $982,445.59, provided by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) under the Research in Special Education (CFDA 84.324) program, supports scientifically rigorous research at the University of South Florida (USF) to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities. The research project aims to expand knowledge and understanding of developmental, educational, and transitional outcomes for students with or at risk for disabilities. Specific focus areas may...
This $21.7 million formula grant was awarded by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on July 1, 2021 to the District of Columbia State Education Office to support special education services through September 30, 2022. The grant was awarded under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027) to provide grants to states assisting in providing special education and related services for children with disabilities. Through 57...
This $267,616,360.00 Special Education Grants to States (CFDA 84.027) formula grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will provide funding to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to support comprehensive special education services for children with disabilities across Florida. The grant, with a performance period from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, will enable FDOE and its sub-recipients, which may include local...
The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $153,383,806 Formula Grant to the Florida Department of Education under the Special Education Grants to States program (CFDA 84.027). The grant aims to ensure that all children with disabilities ages 3 through 21 have the right to a free appropriate public education designed to meet their individual needs and prepare them for employment and independent living. Funds are to be used to supplement the...