Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Hawaii at Manoa received a $534,885 Project Grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education under the Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TPSID) program (CFDA 84.407) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the Hawaii Postsecondary Support Project and Pacific Technical Assistance Center, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Under this competitive grant program, the University of Hawaii develops and delivers comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs designed to promote successful educational outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities, integrating academic enrichment, career skills development, and person-centered planning to enhance their educational opportunities and employment pathways.

The TPSID program prioritizes model demonstration initiatives that create inclusive postsecondary education environments while strengthening partnerships with local educational agencies, vocational rehabilitation services, and other relevant support organizations. The Hawaii-based project contributes to the Department of Education's broader strategic objective of expanding access to high-quality inclusive postsecondary programs in underserved geographic areas, with emphasis on sustainable program models that integrate students with intellectual disabilities alongside nondisabled peers and engage students in complementary fields such as special education and assistive technology.