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Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst

OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G

Program Description: The purpose of this grant competition is to establish a National Assessment Center to improve children with disabilities’ participation in and performance on…

Agency
Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst
Deadline
Jul 20, 2026 (8 days left)
Award ceiling
$1,000,000
Total program funding
$1,000,000
Expected awards
1
Opportunity #
ED-GRANTS-052026-001
CFDA
84.326
Cost sharing
Not required
EducationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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About this opportunity

Program Description: The purpose of this grant competition is to establish a National Assessment Center to improve children with disabilities’ participation in and performance on State and districtwide assessments. This award is funded under the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program.

The goal of this program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance (TA), supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities supported by scientifically based research.

This award aligns to requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Specifically, section 612(a)(16) requires that all children with disabilities are included with appropriate accommodations in general State and districtwide assessments as indicated in their individualized education programs, including assessments described under section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and alternate assessments.

Many States have also adopted kindergarten entry assessments to assess multiple developmental domains and support early learning. Additionally, Section 663(b)(2) of IDEA requires that the Secretary use funds to support activities to improve the participation of children with disabilities in State assessments. ALN: 84.326G.

Applicants are required to follow the 2025 Common Instructions and Information for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42234) and available at ED 2025 Common Instructions.

Who can apply

State educational agencies (SEAs); State lead agencies under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); local educational agencies (LEAs), including public charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; institutions of higher education1 (IHEs); other public agencies; private nonprofit organizations; freely associated States and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or…

How to apply

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