Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Program ALN 84.235F

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services within the U.S. Department of Education, through its Rehabilitation Services Administration, is offering funding under the Parent Information and Training Program. This discretionary grant opportunity is part of the broader Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs and is designed to support the creation and operation of a Regional Parent Information and Training Center. The Department of Education is responsible for administering federal education and rehabilitation programs and seeks to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities by ensuring access to information, training, and coordinated support systems. The primary purpose of this program is to meet the information and training needs of individuals with disabilities and their families so that they can achieve employment and independent living goals. The funded Parent Information and Training Center will serve a specific multi-state region and is expected to provide training, technical assistance, and resources that empower individuals with disabilities and their support networks. Activities must align with the statutory requirements outlined in the Rehabilitation Act and should demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver training and information services at a regional level. Funding under this opportunity is provided as a single award with a ceiling of 300000 dollars, representing the total available program funding. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching contributions, making it accessible to eligible nonprofit organizations that meet program requirements. Allowable uses of funds include developing and delivering training programs, coordinating with existing service providers such as Centers for Independent Living and other parent training organizations, and conducting outreach and information dissemination activities. While specific budget restrictions are not detailed in the synopsis, applicants are expected to propose reasonable and allocable costs aligned with federal grant regulations. Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations that meet detailed criteria under the Rehabilitation Act. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity and expertise to coordinate with vocational rehabilitation stakeholders and existing parent training networks. Governance requirements are also specified, including the composition of the board of directors, which must include professionals in the vocational rehabilitation field and a majority representation of individuals with disabilities or their family members. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate the ability to serve individuals with a full range of disabilities and their families across the designated service region. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov in accordance with the Department of Education’s common instructions for discretionary grant programs. Applicants must register in the System for Award Management, obtain a Unique Entity Identifier, and submit all required forms and narrative components electronically in PDF format. The application package includes standard federal forms such as the SF-424 and budget documentation, along with program-specific narrative requirements. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the stated deadline date, and late submissions will not be considered. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria established in the official notice inviting applications, including the applicant’s capacity, program design, and ability to meet statutory requirements. The Department may also consider past performance and risk factors during the review process. Successful applicants will receive a Grant Award Notification and must comply with reporting, open licensing, and administrative requirements throughout the project period. The performance period and reporting expectations will be defined in the award documentation. The application timeline for this opportunity begins with the posting date of March 24, 2026, and closes on April 24, 2026. There is no indication that this program operates on a recurring annual cycle, and only one award is expected to be made for the specified region. Applicants are encouraged to review all instructions carefully and ensure compliance with federal submission requirements to be considered for funding. For additional information, applicants may contact the program officer listed in the notice.

Demonstrate strong coordination with VR and IDEA partners; ensure board composition meets statutory requirements; clearly show capacity to serve full disability range across region