Federal Grant Award Summary

The Maryland Department of Education received a formula grant award of $65.4M from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the State's comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR) services program designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving employment and independence.

Under this award, the Maryland Department of Education delivers individualized VR services including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, and assistive technology support. The program serves as a prime recipient administering formula grants and distributing sub-awards to local workforce boards and community partners throughout Maryland to expand service delivery capacity. The VR program operates under an approved Unified or Combined State Plan and must maintain financial and programmatic records for three years following final report submission, consistent with federal requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable vocational rehabilitation regulations.