Federal Grant Award Summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission For The Blind received an $8.93 million Formula Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, 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). This award supports the delivery of comprehensive State Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) designed to assist individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts in assessing their strengths, planning career paths, and accessing targeted employment support services. The funding enables the state VR agency to provide individualized rehabilitation services that support employment opportunities, skill development, and career advancement for individuals with disabilities consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, and informed choice.

As a state vocational rehabilitation agency, the Commission For The Blind administers VR services under an approved Unified State Plan and operates coordinated, effective, and accountable rehabilitation programs at the state level. The formula grant allocation represents the state's predetermined annual funding under the VR program's established funding formula, which is distributed to all eligible state agencies across the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Financial and programmatic records for this award must be maintained for three years following submission of the final financial report in compliance with federal uniform guidance requirements.