Federal Grant Award Summary

The Education & Workforce Development Cabinet of Kentucky received a $150,000 formula grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187). This funding supports the Cabinet's collaborative efforts to develop and deliver supported employment services specifically designed for individuals with the most significant disabilities within the Commonwealth.

The grant funds enable Kentucky to strengthen its supported employment service delivery infrastructure through partnerships with public and private nonprofit organizations. Services are provided in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework and the Cabinet's approved Unified State Plan for vocational rehabilitation services. The Cabinet, operating through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and related divisions, utilizes this formula allocation to expand employment integration programs and opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities across the state, with funds administered and withdrawn through the Electronic Transfer System in compliance with federal audit and record-keeping requirements.