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Formula Grants for Special Populations

Learn more about formula grants that aim to improve education outcomes for under-represented groups and other special populations.

Title
Formula Grants Authorized by IDEA
Special Education Grants to States (IDEA Part B)

Provides formula grants to assist in meeting the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.

Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities (IDEA Part B)

Formula grants that support special education and related services for children with disabilities aged 3 through 5.

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers (IDEA Part C)

Formula grants supporting the implementation of intervention services available to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

Title
More Grants for Special Populations
Education for Homeless Children and Youths

Provides comprehensive services to homeless children and youths and their families.

Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk; Title I, Part D

Improves educational services for children and youth in local, tribal, and State institutions who are neglected, or delinquent children and youth.

English Language Acquisition State Grants; Title III, Part A

Improves the education of English Learner (EL) children and youth by helping them learn English and meet challenging state academic standards.

Predominantly Black Institutions Program

The PBI Program works to plan, develop, and implement programs to enhance institution’s capacity to serve more low-and middle-income Black students.

Indian Education Formula Grants

Addresses the unique cultural, language, and educationally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Migrant Education Program (Title I, Part C) - State Grants

Funds to help ensure that migratory children reach academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma and are prepared for future success.

Migrant Education Consortium Incentive Grants

Provides incentives to SEAs to participate in high quality consortia that improve interstate or intrastate coordination of migrant education programs.

Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind

Supports services for individuals age 55 or older whose severe visual impairment makes employment difficult but independent living goals are feasible.

Title
Special Institutions
Helen Keller National Center

Provides funds that support the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in Sands Point, NY.

American Printing House for the Blind

Provides funds that support the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, KY.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Provides funds that support the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, NY.

Gallaudet University

Provides funds that support the Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.

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April 3, 2026