The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $1,732,685 Formula Grant to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126). This grant provides funding for NCBVI to deliver comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired in Nebraska. Key services supported by the grant include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, placement assistance, workplace accommodations, assistive technologies, and independent living supports. The grant has a one-year performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. NCBVI may sub-award portions of the grant to local workforce boards, non-profit organizations, and other community partners to expand service delivery across the state.
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