Program Description
The purpose of the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program is to assist State educational agencies (SEAs) in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services to improve results for children with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to SEAs to carry out the activities described in the State plan submitted under section 653 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1453).
Performance Measurement Information and Resources
The performance measures for the SPDG program are:
- Program Performance Measure 1: The percentage of SPDG-funded initiatives that meet the benchmarks for use of evidence-based professional development practices over time.
- Program Performance Measure 2: The percentage of SPDG-funded initiatives that meet the benchmark for improvement in implementation over time.
- Program Performance Measure 3: The percentage of initiatives that meet targets for their use of funds to sustain SPDG-supported practices.
- Program Performance Measure 4: The percentage of projects that improve outcomes for children with disabilities.
Resources to respond to these program measures can be found on the SIGnetwork site.
FY 26 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $7,301,695
Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000 - $2,100,000 (for the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico). States may not receive less than $500,000 in each year of the grant and must submit a budget in their application for not less than $500,000 in each year of the grant. In the case of outlying areas (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), awards will be not less than $80,000.
Maximum Award: Pursuant to requirements in section 651(c)(5) of IDEA, ED will set the amount of each award after considering--
(1) The amount of funds available for making the grants;
(2) The relative population of the State or outlying area;
(3) The types of activities proposed by the State or outlying area;
(4) The alignment of proposed activities with section 612(a)(14) of IDEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA);
(5) The alignment of proposed activities with State plans and applications submitted under sections 1111 and 2101(d), respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA); and
(6) The use, as appropriate, of scientifically based research and activities.
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Program Authority
20 U.S.C. 1451, 1452, 1453, and 1454 and 1455 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Applicable Regulations
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3474.
- Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness Supplemental Priority.
- Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except federally recognized Indian Tribes.
- Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to IHEs only.
Applicant Information
- Application Abstract Template
- Associated Application Notice and Instructions
- Watch the applicant orientation webinar
- Overview for Applying for Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Discretionary Grants
Watch this webinar which provides information on applying for OSEP Discretionary Grants. The objective of this webinar was to increase prospective applicants’ understanding of the general requirements and process for applying for an OSEP discretionary grant and provide resources and tips to facilitate applying for an OSEP discretionary grant.
Eligibility
An SEA of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or an outlying area (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Note: Public Law 95-134, which permits the consolidation of grants to the outlying areas, does not apply to funds received under this competition.
Access the SIGnetwork - a one-stop connection to resources about the SPDG program.
To see the States currently receiving SPDG grants, please visit: SIGnetwork.
FY 2025 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A250015 | Indiana Department of Education | Indianapolis | IN | $1,516,922.00 |
| H323A250016 | Tennessee Department of Education | Nashville | TN | $528,834.00 |
| H323A250017 | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Helena | MT | $1,315,963.00 |
| H323A250018 | New York State Education Department | Albany | NY | $2,082,902.00 |
| H323A250019 | Illinois State Board of Education | Springfield | IL | $2,746,827.00 |
| H323A250021 | Arkansas Department of Education | Little Rock | AR | $1,076,798.00 |
| H323A250023 | Idaho State Board of Education | Boise | ID | $1,450,117.00 |
| H323A250024 | South Dakota Department of Education | Pierre | SD | $533,107.00 |
| H323A250025 | Nevada Department of Education | Carson City | NV | $788,195.00 |
FY 2024 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A240003 | New Hampshire Department of Education | Concord | NH | $683,440.00 |
| H323A240004 | North Dakota Department of Public Instruction | Bismarck | ND | $532,934.00 |
| H323A240006 | Wyoming Department of Education | Cheyenne | WY | $548,662.00 |
FY 2023 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A230002 | Virginia Department of Education | Richmond | VA | $2,005,410.00 |
| H323A230003 | Kentucky Department of Education | Frankfort | KY | $1,378,602.00 |
| H323A230006 | Alaska Department of Education and Early Development | Juneau | AK | $812,933.00 |
| H323A230008 | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Public School System | Saipan | MP | $404,233.00 |
FY 2022 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A220001 | Kansas State Department of Education | Topeka | KS | $1,174,424.00 |
| H323A220005 | Georgia Department of Education | Atlanta | GA | $1,683,354.00 |
| H323A220006 | Nebraska Department of Education | Lincoln | NE | $1,121,196.00 |
| H323A220007 | Ohio Department of Education | Columbus | OH | $1,764,500.00 |
| H323A220008 | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Harrisburg | PA | $1,939,149.00 |
| H323A220009 | State of Vermont | Montpelier | VT | $543,720.00 |
| H323A220010 | New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Division | Santa Fe | NM | $1.00 |
| H323A220011 | Alabama State Department of Education | Montgomery | AL | $1,139,436.00 |
| H323A220012 | Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Jefferson City | MO | $717,608.00 |
| H323A220013 | Michigan Department of Education | Lansing | MI | $1,386,000.00 |
| H323A220017 | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Oklahoma City | OK | $1,075,786.00 |
FY 2021 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A210002 | Colorado Department of Education | Denver | CO | $1,485,970.00 |
| H323A210004 | Maine Department of Education | Augusta | ME | $741,014.00 |
| H323A210009 | Mississippi Department of Education | Jackson | MS | $1,199,999.00 |
| H323A210010 | Maryland Department of Education | Baltimore | MD | $1,099,993.00 |
| H323A210011 | New Jersey Department of Education | Trenton | NJ | $1,574,161.00 |
| H323A210012 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Raleigh | NC | $1,592,501.00 |
FY 2020 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A200001 | Indiana Department of Education | Indianapolis | IN | $1.00 |
| H323A200002 | Idaho State Department of Education | Boise | ID | $750,000.00 |
| H323A200005 | Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Olympia | WA | $1,129,253.00 |
| H323A200006 | New York State Education Department | Albany | NY | $1,800,000.00 |
| H323A200009 | Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Washington | DC | $600,000.00 |
| H323A200010 | Minnesota Department of Education | Roseville | MN | $1,187,730.00 |
| H323A200013 | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Helena | MT | $600,000.00 |
| H323A200014 | Illinois State Board of Education | Springfield | IL | $2,100,00.00 |
| H323A200015 | Tennessee Department of Education | Nashville | TN | $1,200,000.00 |
| H323A200017 | Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education | Little Rock | AR | $636,774.00 |
| H323A200019 | Guam Department of Education | Barrigada | GU | $250,000.00 |
| H323A200020 | Nevada Department of Education | Carson City | NV | $788,193.00 |
Program Description
The purpose of the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program is to assist State educational agencies (SEAs) in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services to improve results for children with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to SEAs to carry out the activities described in the State plan submitted under section 653 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1453).
Performance Measurement Information and Resources
The performance measures for the SPDG program are:
- Program Performance Measure 1: The percentage of SPDG-funded initiatives that meet the benchmarks for use of evidence-based professional development practices over time.
- Program Performance Measure 2: The percentage of SPDG-funded initiatives that meet the benchmark for improvement in implementation over time.
- Program Performance Measure 3: The percentage of initiatives that meet targets for their use of funds to sustain SPDG-supported practices.
- Program Performance Measure 4: The percentage of projects that improve outcomes for children with disabilities.
Resources to respond to these program measures can be found on the SIGnetwork site.
FY 26 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $7,301,695
Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000 - $2,100,000 (for the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico). States may not receive less than $500,000 in each year of the grant and must submit a budget in their application for not less than $500,000 in each year of the grant. In the case of outlying areas (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), awards will be not less than $80,000.
Maximum Award: Pursuant to requirements in section 651(c)(5) of IDEA, ED will set the amount of each award after considering--
(1) The amount of funds available for making the grants;
(2) The relative population of the State or outlying area;
(3) The types of activities proposed by the State or outlying area;
(4) The alignment of proposed activities with section 612(a)(14) of IDEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA);
(5) The alignment of proposed activities with State plans and applications submitted under sections 1111 and 2101(d), respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA); and
(6) The use, as appropriate, of scientifically based research and activities.
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Program Authority
20 U.S.C. 1451, 1452, 1453, and 1454 and 1455 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Applicable Regulations
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3474.
- Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness Supplemental Priority.
- Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 79 apply to all applicants except federally recognized Indian Tribes.
- Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to IHEs only.
Applicant Information
- Application Abstract Template
- Associated Application Notice and Instructions
- Watch the applicant orientation webinar
- Overview for Applying for Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Discretionary Grants
Watch this webinar which provides information on applying for OSEP Discretionary Grants. The objective of this webinar was to increase prospective applicants’ understanding of the general requirements and process for applying for an OSEP discretionary grant and provide resources and tips to facilitate applying for an OSEP discretionary grant.
Eligibility
An SEA of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or an outlying area (United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Note: Public Law 95-134, which permits the consolidation of grants to the outlying areas, does not apply to funds received under this competition.
Access the SIGnetwork - a one-stop connection to resources about the SPDG program.
To see the States currently receiving SPDG grants, please visit: SIGnetwork.
FY 2025 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A250015 | Indiana Department of Education | Indianapolis | IN | $1,516,922.00 |
| H323A250016 | Tennessee Department of Education | Nashville | TN | $528,834.00 |
| H323A250017 | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Helena | MT | $1,315,963.00 |
| H323A250018 | New York State Education Department | Albany | NY | $2,082,902.00 |
| H323A250019 | Illinois State Board of Education | Springfield | IL | $2,746,827.00 |
| H323A250021 | Arkansas Department of Education | Little Rock | AR | $1,076,798.00 |
| H323A250023 | Idaho State Board of Education | Boise | ID | $1,450,117.00 |
| H323A250024 | South Dakota Department of Education | Pierre | SD | $533,107.00 |
| H323A250025 | Nevada Department of Education | Carson City | NV | $788,195.00 |
FY 2024 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A240003 | New Hampshire Department of Education | Concord | NH | $683,440.00 |
| H323A240004 | North Dakota Department of Public Instruction | Bismarck | ND | $532,934.00 |
| H323A240006 | Wyoming Department of Education | Cheyenne | WY | $548,662.00 |
FY 2023 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A230002 | Virginia Department of Education | Richmond | VA | $2,005,410.00 |
| H323A230003 | Kentucky Department of Education | Frankfort | KY | $1,378,602.00 |
| H323A230006 | Alaska Department of Education and Early Development | Juneau | AK | $812,933.00 |
| H323A230008 | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Public School System | Saipan | MP | $404,233.00 |
FY 2022 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A220001 | Kansas State Department of Education | Topeka | KS | $1,174,424.00 |
| H323A220005 | Georgia Department of Education | Atlanta | GA | $1,683,354.00 |
| H323A220006 | Nebraska Department of Education | Lincoln | NE | $1,121,196.00 |
| H323A220007 | Ohio Department of Education | Columbus | OH | $1,764,500.00 |
| H323A220008 | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Harrisburg | PA | $1,939,149.00 |
| H323A220009 | State of Vermont | Montpelier | VT | $543,720.00 |
| H323A220010 | New Mexico Public Education Department Special Education Division | Santa Fe | NM | $1.00 |
| H323A220011 | Alabama State Department of Education | Montgomery | AL | $1,139,436.00 |
| H323A220012 | Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Jefferson City | MO | $717,608.00 |
| H323A220013 | Michigan Department of Education | Lansing | MI | $1,386,000.00 |
| H323A220017 | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Oklahoma City | OK | $1,075,786.00 |
FY 2021 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A210002 | Colorado Department of Education | Denver | CO | $1,485,970.00 |
| H323A210004 | Maine Department of Education | Augusta | ME | $741,014.00 |
| H323A210009 | Mississippi Department of Education | Jackson | MS | $1,199,999.00 |
| H323A210010 | Maryland Department of Education | Baltimore | MD | $1,099,993.00 |
| H323A210011 | New Jersey Department of Education | Trenton | NJ | $1,574,161.00 |
| H323A210012 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Raleigh | NC | $1,592,501.00 |
FY 2020 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H323A200001 | Indiana Department of Education | Indianapolis | IN | $1.00 |
| H323A200002 | Idaho State Department of Education | Boise | ID | $750,000.00 |
| H323A200005 | Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Olympia | WA | $1,129,253.00 |
| H323A200006 | New York State Education Department | Albany | NY | $1,800,000.00 |
| H323A200009 | Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Washington | DC | $600,000.00 |
| H323A200010 | Minnesota Department of Education | Roseville | MN | $1,187,730.00 |
| H323A200013 | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Helena | MT | $600,000.00 |
| H323A200014 | Illinois State Board of Education | Springfield | IL | $2,100,00.00 |
| H323A200015 | Tennessee Department of Education | Nashville | TN | $1,200,000.00 |
| H323A200017 | Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education | Little Rock | AR | $636,774.00 |
| H323A200019 | Guam Department of Education | Barrigada | GU | $250,000.00 |
| H323A200020 | Nevada Department of Education | Carson City | NV | $788,193.00 |