Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The New York Office of Children & Family Services, Division of Administration received a $30.99M formula grant award 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 award supports New York State's comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR) services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment and economic independence.

Under this formula grant, the state VR agency will deliver employment-focused services including individualized vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, assistive technology provision, and employment placement services. The state agency must maintain an approved VR services portion within New York's Unified or Combined State Plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and comply with applicable Rehabilitation Act regulations. Grant funds support statewide service delivery through state administration and potential sub-awards to local workforce boards, nonprofit organizations, community rehabilitation providers, and educational entities. The agency is required to maintain comprehensive financial and programmatic records for three years following final financial report submission and may be subject to periodic audits by the Department of Education's Office of Inspector General.