Formula Grant H161A260075

Federal Grant Award Summary: Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Equip For Equality, Inc. received a formula grant award of $407,184.00 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program (CFDA 84.161) for the fiscal year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. As Illinois's designated Protection and Advocacy system, Equip For Equality delivers comprehensive advocacy, legal representation, counseling, and informational services to individuals with disabilities who are navigating vocational rehabilitation and independent living services under the Rehabilitation Act. These services enable clients and client-applicants to understand their rights and benefits, access available services, and resolve disputes with service providers.

The organization implements the CAP program at the state level with support from sub-grantees including the University of Illinois and Equal Justice Works, which provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to expand service delivery capacity. Equip For Equality maintains detailed records of all clients and client-applicants served and operates in compliance with applicable Education Department General Administrative Rules and CAP Regulations (34 CFR Part 370). This award represents one component of the organization's broader federal grant portfolio supporting disability rights advocacy across multiple federal programs and populations.