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IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States

U.S. Department of Education

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-20

About This Grant

Formula grants ensuring free appropriate public education (FAPE) for children with disabilities ages 3-21 through special education and related services.

Grant Summary

IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States is a U.S. Department of Education grant providing $100K to $200M for k12 school, school district, charter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

special educationdisabilitiesk-12 education

Eligibility

k12 schoolschool districtcharternonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$200M

Deadline

Formula / non-competitive

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States from U.S. Department of Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Department of Education before the deadline.
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IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States?

IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States is offered by U.S. Department of Education and is generally open to k12 school, school district, charter, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States provide?

IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States provides between $100K and $200M per award from U.S. Department of Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States deadline?

IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. Department of Education, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States?

To apply for IDEA Part B — Special Education Grants to States, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Department of Education.