Federal Grant Award Summary

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services received a formula grant award of $13.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the state's comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR) services program designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving employment and independence.

Under this award, the North Dakota VR program provides individualized assessment, planning, and support services to help people with disabilities identify their strengths, develop career pathways, and access targeted employment services. The funding enables the state agency to deliver coordinated, efficient, and accountable VR services consistent with the state's approved Unified State Plan submitted under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). As a formula grant, the allocation is predetermined based on specific eligibility criteria and population needs rather than competitive selection, with comparable awards distributed to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories administering state VR programs.