The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $225,000 Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (CFDA 84.177) formula grant to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI). This grant supports the delivery of comprehensive independent living services to enhance the autonomy, community integration, and quality of life for older individuals experiencing blindness or visual impairment in Nebraska. The funding will enable NCBVI to provide assessments, counseling, training, assistive technology support, and workforce assistance to help older blind individuals live independently. This formula grant award, with a performance period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, is part of the federal government's ongoing efforts to expand independent living services and improve outcomes for the older blind population.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $123.3k | 4/24/25 | ||
| Not listed | $51.9k | 1/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $49.8k | 10/15/24 |