This federal Formula Grant award of $978,647.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (CFDA 84.177) program. The grant supports comprehensive independent living services for older individuals experiencing blindness or visual impairment, with the goal of enhancing their autonomy, community integration, and quality of life. The award recipient, the State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, will use the funding to develop and expand a range of independent living services, potentially sub-awarding portions to local non-profit organizations and service providers. These services 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 in North Carolina. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $538.6k | 4/24/25 | ||
| Not listed | $224.6k | 1/1/25 | ||
| Not listed | $215.5k | 10/15/24 |