Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nebraska Department of Education received a $131,917 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161) for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds the establishment and operation of Nebraska's Client Assistance Program, which provides advocacy, counseling, and informational services to individuals with disabilities seeking to access and navigate vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act.

The Client Assistance Program delivers advisory and representational services to clients and client-applicants, assisting them in understanding available benefits, exercising their rights within the rehabilitation services system, and resolving disputes with service providers. As the state-designated entity to conduct this program, the Nebraska Department of Education serves individuals with disabilities throughout the state who require assistance in accessing rehabilitation services and understanding their options within the system. The award follows the standard formula grant structure for the program, with funds allocated on a fiscal-year basis and available for carryover into the succeeding year if not fully obligated.