Federal Grant Award Summary

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) received a Formula Grant award of $71.5 million 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). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in South Carolina in achieving competitive, integrated employment outcomes.

Under this funding, SCVRD delivers individualized vocational rehabilitation services including vocational assessments, counseling, job training, job placement assistance, and ongoing support services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, and regain suitable employment. As the designated state agency administering this formula grant, SCVRD coordinates these services in collaboration with public and private nonprofit partners throughout the state to support skill development, career planning, and employment advancement for individuals with disabilities. The award represents a key component of the state's comprehensive vocational rehabilitation infrastructure funded through the federal formula allocation system.