2026-2027 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal)
The 2026-2027 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal) is now available in eGrants. Planning amounts for eligible school systems, including school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, can be viewed using TEA’s Interactive Dashboards for Entitlement Amounts, available on the Grant Allocations and Award Balances webpage.
Visit the TEA Grant Opportunities page for detailed information about this grant program. Search for 2026-2027 Special Education Consolidated Grant Application (Federal). Additional information on how to apply for a grant is available on the Applying for a Grant page.
SC5003 — Formula Grants Consolidated Schedule
Eligible applicants must first complete and submit the SC5003 — Formula Grants Consolidated Schedule. To complete the SC5003, log into TEA Login (TEAL) and select eGrants as the application, then click on Special Collections on the menu bar. The SC5003 must be certified and submitted by a grantee official.
Applicant Designation and Certification (ADC) Form
Once the SC5003 schedule is submitted, the ADC form will become available. The ADC form must be certified and submitted by a grantee official for the grant application to become available in eGrants. To access the ADC, log into log into TEAL and select eGrants as the application. Once in eGrants, click Grants on the menu bar, then select Apply for Eligible Grants.
Application Due Date
Eligible applicants must apply through the eGrants system by 11:59 p.m. Central Time, September 3, 2026.
Contact Information
For program information on the following, contact the Special Education Division at (512) 463-9414 or SpecialEducation@tea.texas.gov:
- IDEA-B Formula
- IDEA-B Preschool
- IDEA-B Discretionary Deaf
For additional information on the ADC or grant application, contact your assigned negotiator listed on the Grants Administration Contacts page.
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