Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) received a $187,752.00 formula grant award 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 period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and supports Virginia's collaborative supported employment initiatives for individuals with the most significant disabilities.

Under this award, DARS develops and delivers comprehensive employment services designed to achieve competitive integrated employment outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities. Core services include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, employment placement assistance, workplace accommodations, assistive technology support, and ongoing employment support services. These services are coordinated through DARS's state vocational rehabilitation agency and delivered in partnership with public and private nonprofit organizations throughout Virginia, consistent with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework requirements. The funding supports the advancement of community participation and employment integration for individuals with the most significant disabilities across the state.