Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Vocational Rehabilitation/Disability Determinations Division received a $77.6 million Formula Grant award 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 delivery of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities throughout Missouri.

Under this grant, the state VR agency provides a range of employment-related services including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, job placement assistance, workplace accommodations, and assistive technologies. These services are designed to help individuals with disabilities achieve economic self-sufficiency, competitive integrated employment, and full community participation. The Division delivers services through direct state operations and coordinated partnerships with local and nonprofit service providers, ensuring statewide access to VR support for eligible populations seeking to maximize employment potential and independence.