Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nevada Department of Employment, Rehabilitation & Employment Security Division, received a $36.2 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 (VR) services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving employment and independence through individualized assessment, career planning, and targeted support services.

The grant enables Nevada's VR agency to deliver a full spectrum of VR services, including strengths assessment, career development planning, skills training, and supportive services to help individuals with disabilities secure and advance employment opportunities. As a formula grant, the award represents Nevada's predetermined allocation based on state eligibility criteria and population needs, consistent with the program's distribution methodology across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The agency is required to implement these services in accordance with the approved VR services portion of the state's four-year Unified State Plan and maintain comprehensive financial and programmatic records for three years following final financial reporting.