(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is issuing a request for applications (RFA) for KY Transition 360 SPARK (Supporting Postsecondary Achievement and Resources for Kentucky Students with Disabilities) grants.
Grants will be awarded to 20 districts with each district receiving $75,000. These funds will strengthen existing systems and build sustainable practices that improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.
General Information
Applications will only be accepted from public school districts that submit a complete application, including narrative responses for a comprehensive needs assessment, project design, transition team and budget plan. Applications must clearly describe how the district will strengthen transition programming by increasing interagency collaboration, enhancing family-school partnerships, using high-quality transition assessments and building sustainable systems that continue beyond the grant period.
Grant Period and Contract
The grant is anticipated to begin Feb. 2, 2026, and go through June 30, 2027.
Submission
To assist applicants in preparing a quality application, please review the prerecorded technical assistance webinar that addresses essential grant requirements, budget preparation and state guidance.
The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. ET. The application and technical assistance webinar can be found on the KDE Competitive Grants webpage.
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