Federal Grant Award Summary

The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), doing business as the MN Department of Economic Security, received a formula grant award of $464,382.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Independent Living State Grants program (CFDA 93.369). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the expansion and improvement of independent living services for individuals with significant disabilities across Minnesota.

Under this award, DEED delivers comprehensive independent living services designed to promote the full integration and inclusion of disabled individuals into mainstream American society. Key services include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, assistive technology provision, and independent living skills training. As the designated state entity administering Minnesota's approved State Plan for Independent Living, DEED utilizes these formula grant funds to operate a service delivery system that addresses the vocational rehabilitation and independent living support needs of individuals with significant disabilities throughout the state. The award represents an annual allocation distributed through the federal Payment Management System and may be renewed for up to two additional years under the approved state plan framework.