Become an Approved Vendor with the Children First Education Fund
Support Students. Grow Your Business. Make a Difference.
The Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS), administered by the Children First Education Fund (CFEF), empowers families of Utah students with disabilities to choose educational tools and services that fit their child’s unique needs. And that’s where you come in.
As a qualified vendor, your services could be covered through scholarship funds — providing meaningful support to families while growing your business.
Why Join Our Vendor Network?
By becoming a CFEF-approved vendor, you will:
- Gain access to a growing pool of families with education funding in hand
- Serve students who need your expertise in therapies, instruction, and learning supports
- Receive payment directly from scholarship disbursements for eligible services
- Be listed as a trusted resource for parents navigating their child’s educational journey
Some of our Featured Vendors
Each week we feature a vendor who is actively serving Utah students with disabilities.
What Services Are Eligible?
Scholarship funds can be used with approved vendors to pay for:
- Specialized educational therapies (e.g. speech, occupational, behavioral)
- Tutoring and academic coaching
- Curriculum and instructional materials
- Homeschool supports
- Adaptive tools and technology
- Other approved educational services that meet a child’s learning plan
What Makes a Vendor Eligible?
You may qualify if:
- You offer services or materials that directly support a student’s individualized education
- Your organization or practice complies with Utah state regulations
- You are willing to follow CFEF’s payment and accountability procedures
If you’re not sure whether your services qualify, we’ll walk you through it. We want to make this easy.
Ready to Join?
Connect with our team. We’ll explain the approval process and provide guidance to get you listed as an eligible vendor.
Help us expand access to high-quality support for students with disabilities. Let’s make education work — together.
