Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Aging & Disability Services received a formula grant award of $127,500 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187). The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, provides supplemental funding to support collaborative programs that deliver supported employment services to individuals with the most significant disabilities. The funding enables the Connecticut state vocational rehabilitation agency to partner with public and private nonprofit organizations to help consumers achieve supported employment outcomes.

Under this formula grant, the Department of Aging & Disability Services utilizes the federal allocation to develop and implement supported employment initiatives that assist individuals with significant disabilities in achieving sustainable, competitive employment. The program operates through formula-based distribution determined by statutory funding mechanisms rather than competitive solicitation, with all fiscal year 2025 awards completing by September 30, 2026. Financial and programmatic records, including case service records, must be maintained for three years following submission of the final financial report in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.