Federal Grant Award Summary

The Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, received a formula grant award of $44.8M from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) 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 Florida's comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR) services program, which assists individuals with disabilities in assessing their strengths, developing career plans, and accessing targeted employment support services. The funding enables the state VR agency to provide individualized vocational rehabilitation services that promote employment opportunities, skill development, and career advancement for people with disabilities across Florida.

The State VR program delivers services in accordance with the state's Unified or Combined State Plan approved under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with oversight and compliance requirements governed by the Rehabilitation Act and applicable federal regulations. As a formula grant, the funding allocation is predetermined based on established eligibility criteria and population needs rather than competitive selection. The Florida Department of Education administers this grant as the designated state agency responsible for implementing VR programs and maintaining required financial and programmatic records in compliance with federal audit and reporting standards.