Federal Grant Award Summary

The Education & Workforce Development Cabinet in Kentucky received a formula grant award of $74.8 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, funds comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR) services delivered by the Cabinet's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and related divisions.

The grant supports individualized vocational rehabilitation services designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving employment and independence. Under this program, Kentucky provides assessment, planning, and targeted support services that help beneficiaries identify strengths, develop career pathways, and access skill development opportunities. The VR program operates as part of Kentucky's broader workforce development infrastructure and requires alignment with the state's four-year Unified State Plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, with periodic modifications and programmatic reporting to ensure effective and accountable service delivery.