The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has awarded a $561,932 Formula Grant under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (CFDA 84.177) program to the State of Maryland Department of Education. This grant, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, will fund comprehensive independent living services for older individuals experiencing blindness or visual impairment in Maryland. The services provided through this grant may include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, assistive technology support, and other independent living assistance tailored to the specific needs of visually impaired older adults. The State of Maryland Department of Education plans to sub-award portions of the funding to local non-profit organizations and specialized disability support providers to facilitate comprehensive service delivery across the state.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $307.3k | 4/24/25 | ||
| Not listed | $129.9k | 1/28/25 | ||
| Not listed | $124.7k | 10/17/24 |