Formula Grant H126A260054

The Oregon Department of Human Services received a $43.5 million formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for State Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126), this funding supports comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services designed to help individuals with disabilities assess their strengths, plan career paths, and access targeted employment support services. The program enables Oregon's VR agency to provide individualized services that facilitate employment opportunities, skill development, and career advancement for people with disabilities seeking economic independence.

As a formula grant allocated through a predetermined funding methodology based on state population and need rather than competitive selection, this award requires the state agency to operate an effective, efficient, and accountable VR program in accordance with the Unified State Plan approved under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Oregon must maintain comprehensive records for three years following the final financial report submission, comply with applicable vocational rehabilitation regulations and Uniform Guidance requirements, and may sub-award portions of funding to local Area Agencies on Aging and community service providers to ensure service delivery reaches individuals with disabilities across Oregon.