Federal Grant Award Summary

The New Mexico Commission For The Blind (Blind New Mexico Commission For), operating as New Mexico Industries For The Blind, received a formula grant award of $6,125,017 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 (VR) services to individuals with disabilities throughout New Mexico.

Under this formula grant, the awardee provides individualized vocational rehabilitation services including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, employment placement assistance, workplace accommodations, and independent living supports. These services are designed to help individuals with disabilities—particularly blind and visually impaired individuals—achieve employment and greater independence. As the designated state agency administering New Mexico's VR program, the organization operates under an approved Unified or Combined State Plan and must maintain compliance with federal regulations, submit required state plan modifications, and retain financial and programmatic records for three years following submission of final financial reports.