Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma - Visual Services Division received a Formula Grant award of $340,066.00 from the 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, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, funds the delivery of independent living services to older blind individuals in Oklahoma. These services encompass assistance with activities of daily living, skills training, counseling, and other support designed to promote greater independence and quality of life for this population in accordance with 34 CFR Section 367.3(b).

As a state-administered formula grant program, the funds support the expansion and improvement of existing independent living service offerings within Oklahoma's vocational rehabilitation infrastructure. The Department of Rehabilitation Services will utilize this allocation to enhance direct services to eligible older blind beneficiaries while contributing to broader public awareness and education initiatives. The formula allocation reflects Oklahoma's proportionate share of nationwide funding distributed under this established federal program, which has maintained consistent activity since 1999 and currently supports approximately 56 awards annually across all states and territories.