Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Maine (doing business as Maine Advocacy Services) received a $131,917 formula grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CAP), CFDA 84.161, for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. As Maine's designated Protection and Advocacy system, the organization delivers client assistance services that advise, inform, and assist individuals with disabilities in understanding and accessing vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act.

The CAP grant supports Disability Rights Maine's delivery of advocacy, counseling, and legal representation services to help clients and client-applicants navigate the rehabilitation services system and effectively exercise their rights. These services ensure that individuals with disabilities can resolve disputes with service providers and receive appropriate vocational rehabilitation support. The awardee maintains case records and service documentation in accordance with program regulations and federal administrative requirements, with any unobligated funds available for carryover into the subsequent fiscal year.