Federal Grant Award Summary

The District of Columbia Government, through its Rehabilitation Services Administration Division, received a $225,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind program (CFDA 84.177). The award, obligated on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, funds comprehensive independent living services designed to help older individuals who are blind or visually impaired maintain autonomy and enhance community integration. These services include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, assistive technology support, and other targeted independent living assistance tailored to the needs of visually impaired seniors.

As a designated state agency recipient, the District of Columbia may conduct sub-awards to local non-profit organizations and community-based entities to ensure comprehensive service coverage across the jurisdiction. The program also supports training and technical assistance activities to improve service delivery and expand awareness of available services among service providers. This formula grant represents a recurring annual allocation supporting the District's capacity to deliver specialized rehabilitation and independent living services to its older blind population.