Think by the BAY grant - transition programs for students with intellectual disabilities into higher education

Award Summary

California State University, East Bay Foundation, Inc. received a $340,779 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education program (CFDA 84.407), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The Think by the Bay Grant supports the development and delivery of a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities at California State University, East Bay in Hayward, California.

Under this grant, the foundation will establish or expand a model transition program designed to facilitate the successful integration of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education. The program requires partnerships with local educational agencies to serve students with intellectual disabilities who remain eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The initiative aligns with the federal program's priority objectives, which include promoting equitable geographic distribution of transition services, serving underrepresented populations, and creating inclusive postsecondary pathways that integrate students with intellectual disabilities into campus life and academic programming.