Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Idaho, Inc. received a formula grant award of $131,917.00 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CAP), CFDA 84.161, for the fiscal year period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The organization delivers comprehensive advocacy and legal support services to individuals with disabilities seeking to understand and access vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act. CAP services include legal representation in administrative hearings and court proceedings, counseling to inform clients and client-applicants of available benefits, and assistance in resolving disputes between individuals with disabilities and service providers within Idaho's rehabilitation service system.

As Idaho's designated Protection and Advocacy system, Disability Rights Idaho, Inc. leverages this formula grant funding alongside complementary federal grants including the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program and the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Basic Support and Advocacy Grants to provide integrated advocacy services across the state. The organization maintains required documentation of client cases and program outcomes, adhering to applicable federal regulations under 34 CFR Part 370 and the Education Department General Administrative Rules, ensuring accountability and demonstrating the impact of CAP services on vulnerable populations with disabilities throughout Idaho.