Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $355,527 to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126). The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports the delivery of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, job placement assistance, vision rehabilitation services, and daily living skills training. The funding enables the state agency to develop and implement effective vocational rehabilitation programs that assist individuals with disabilities in assessing their strengths, planning career paths, and accessing targeted employment support services.

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation operates as the designated state vocational rehabilitation agency for the CNMI and serves as a prime recipient with no identified sub-contractors. As a formula grant recipient, the organization must maintain compliance with federal requirements, including submission of a VR services portion of the state's Unified or Combined State Plan, maintenance of financial and programmatic records for three years post-award, and adherence to vocational rehabilitation regulations and the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).