Independent living services for older individuals who are blind (OIB)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Blind New Mexico Commission For $225,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind program (CFDA 84.177). The award funds independent living services for older individuals who are blind in New Mexico, including provision of services described in 34 CFR Section 367.3(b), improvement or expansion of services for this population, and public outreach activities. The period of performance runs October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The recipient operates as New Mexico Industries For The Blind, the designated state agency for administering vocational rehabilitation and independent living services throughout New Mexico. Awards under this program are made annually on a formula basis to states with approved applications and must comply with audit requirements under the Uniform Guidance, with non-federal entities expending $750,000 or more in federal awards required to undergo a single or program-specific audit.