Federal Grant Award Summary: Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. received a $131,917 formula grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award funds CAP services designed to support individuals with disabilities in understanding and accessing vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act. The organization delivers comprehensive advocacy, legal representation, counseling, and informational services to clients and client-applicants, enabling them to understand their rights and benefits, navigate rehabilitation service systems, and resolve disputes with service providers.

As Wyoming's designated protection and advocacy agency, Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. will use these funds to advise and inform individuals with disabilities regarding their entitlements, rights, and available benefits under the Rehabilitation Act. The organization is required to maintain detailed records of clients served and comply with applicable Education Department General Administrative Rules and Client Assistance Program Regulations (34 CFR Part 370). This formula-based allocation is consistent with the program's statutory distribution methodology, which allocates funds directly to eligible state-designated entities without a competitive application process.