Summary of Federal Grant Award

The Human Services Vermont Agency Of received a $147,000 Formula Grant 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), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services for individuals with the most significant disabilities in Vermont. The funded activities include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, employment placement assistance, workplace accommodations, assistive technology support, and ongoing employment support services designed to facilitate competitive integrated employment outcomes and community participation.

The grant operates within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework and requires the state to establish partnerships with public and private nonprofit organizations to implement employment integration initiatives. As the recipient, Human Services Vermont Agency Of, operating under the Vermont Department of Public Safety, coordinates these services through the state's vocational rehabilitation infrastructure to ensure comprehensive support for eligible individuals with significant disabilities seeking employment.