Federal Grant Award Summary

The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), doing business as the MN Dept of Economic Security, received a Formula Grant award of $516,967 from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind program (CFDA 84.177). The award was obligated on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, and is performed in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Under this formula grant, DEED provides comprehensive independent living services to older individuals who are blind or visually impaired in Minnesota. Services encompass vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, assistive technology support, and other specialized independent living interventions designed to help blind and visually impaired seniors maintain autonomy, enhance community integration, and improve overall quality of life. As a state agency administering this federal program, DEED ensures that funds are expended in compliance with applicable regulations, maintains required records for three years, and submits an approved application containing the assurances outlined in 34 CFR 367.31 to remain eligible for the annual allotment.