State vocational rehabilitation services (VR)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $36,225,574 to the Workforce Development Center (doing business as Iowa Workforce Development) on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126). The award funds comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities in Iowa, including assessment, planning, development, and delivery of rehabilitation services consistent with individual strengths and capabilities. Performance occurs in Des Moines, Iowa, with a period of performance through September 30, 2026. The grant is a formula award to a state VR agency operating under an approved VR services portion of Iowa's Unified State Plan. Recipients must maintain financial and programmatic records for three years following final financial report submission and comply with 34 CFR Part 361, the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and state plan requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.