Federal Grant Award Summary

Massability, the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, received $148,472 in formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the period 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 Massability's collaborative efforts with public and private nonprofit organizations to develop and deliver supported employment services specifically designed for individuals with the most significant disabilities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The award enables Massability to expand employment integration programs and vocational services that prepare and place individuals with significant disabilities into competitive work settings. As the prime awardee, Massability administers this formula-based allocation in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework and typically sub-awards portions of funding to local workforce boards and community partners to ensure comprehensive statewide service delivery. The organization maintains comprehensive financial and programmatic records in accordance with 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 and state vocational rehabilitation requirements.