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Simpler Grants

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Open

Special Education and School-Age Parents Aid

Dealbreakers Cost share: not stated
Geography: WI
“This program provides state categorical aid to reimburse eligible prior-year costs for special education services to children with disabilities and school-age parents in Wisconsin.” — From the announcement
Audit: not stated
Reimbursement-only
“receive partial reimbursement for certain special education instructional, transportation, and other costs from the prior fiscal year.” — From the announcement
Award range
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Application deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Posted
Last verified
Aug 3, 2026

At a glance

No plain-language summary yet for this grant — the official description below is the best source.

What it funds

  • Education
  • Income Security and Social Services
Official description from dpi.wi.gov

This program provides state categorical aid to support special education services for children with disabilities and school-age parents in Wisconsin. It reimburses eligible prior-year costs for local educational agencies, CESAs, CCDEBs, and some independent charter schools, with school-age parent aid available only to school districts. The page describes it as a cost-reimbursement program and says most aid is for special education.

Who can apply

  • Independent school districts
  • Others
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Geographic restriction Wisconsin only
“This program provides state categorical aid to reimburse eligible prior-year costs for special education services to children with disabilities and school-age parents in Wisconsin.” — From the announcement

Change history

Since we first indexed it
  1. Aug 1, 2026 Eligibility text updated
  2. Aug 1, 2026 Status: closed → open
  3. Aug 1, 2026 Deadline moved: Oct 16, 2026 → Nov 17, 2026
  4. Jul 9, 2026 Status: open → closed