Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Workforce Services Wyoming 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 grant funds the development and delivery of supported employment services specifically designed for individuals with the most significant disabilities in Wyoming. The award supports the state's collaborative efforts with public and private non-profit organizations to provide integrated employment services and opportunities, operating within the framework of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

As a formula grant allocation, this funding is distributed to Wyoming based on statutory funding formulas and requires the state to maintain an approved Supported Employment supplement to its Vocational Rehabilitation services portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan. Grant funds are administered through the Electronic Transfer System, and the state must maintain comprehensive financial and programmatic records for three years following final financial report submission in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).