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OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G
About This Grant
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. Note: For new potential grantees unfamiliar with grantmaking at ED, please consult our Getting Started with Discretionary Grant Applications webpage.
Grant Summary
OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G is a Department of Education grant providing up to $1M. Applications are due 2026-07-20 (closing in 14 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
How to Apply
Up to $1M
2026-07-20
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G from Department of Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Education before the deadline.
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OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G?
OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G is offered by Department of Education and is generally open to eligible organizations. 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 OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G provide?
OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G provides up to $1M per award from 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 OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G deadline?
Applications for OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G are due 2026-07-20 (closing in 14 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Education, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G?
To apply for OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G, 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 Department of Education.