Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded $225,000.00 to the Utah Department of Workforce Service under the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB) program (CFDA 84.177) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This formula grant funds the delivery of independent living services to older individuals who are blind in Utah, including services such as advocacy, peer support, information and referral, mobility training, assistive technology, and activities to improve public understanding of blindness and independent living capabilities.

As a state formula grant recipient, the Utah Department of Workforce Service utilizes this annual allotment to expand and improve independent living service capacity for the target population. The award is contingent upon the state maintaining an approved application and satisfactory annual performance review. Like all OSERS grantees under this program, the Utah Department must comply with federal audit requirements, maintain records for three years, and adhere to the assurances and regulations outlined in 34 CFR Part 367.