Federal Grant Award Summary

The Delaware Department of Labor's Vocational Rehabilitation Division received a $11.9 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals with disabilities in Delaware achieve competitive integrated employment and community integration.

Under this grant, the Vocational Rehabilitation Division delivers individualized assessment, career counseling, job training, job placement assistance, workplace accommodations, and independent living supports to eligible individuals with disabilities. The division is authorized to sub-award portions of federal grant funding to local workforce boards, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to enhance statewide service delivery. The program operates under an approved State Unified Plan that includes vocational rehabilitation services components, with financial and programmatic records maintained for three years following final financial report submission in compliance with federal requirements.