Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, a formula grant of $569,287.50 under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187). The grant period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and supports the development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services designed specifically for individuals with the most significant disabilities in Florida. As the state vocational rehabilitation agency, the awardee utilizes these funds to implement evidence-based employment services that facilitate labor market integration and economic self-sufficiency for this targeted population through partnerships with public and private non-profit organizations.

This formula grant operates within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework, requiring the state to maintain comprehensive Unified or Combined State Plans that detail vocational rehabilitation service strategies and supported employment initiatives. The funding mechanism operates through an Electronic Transfer System, and all financial and programmatic records, including individual case service records, must be maintained for three years following the submission of final financial reports in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.