Formula Grant H187B250039

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $150,000 Formula Grant under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187) to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. This grant, with an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2025, will fund the development of collaborative employment support programs to help individuals with significant disabilities obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment. Services provided through this grant may include job training, vocational counseling, workplace accommodations, independent living assistance, and support for developing essential employment skills. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, through its Business & Financial Services Division, will administer the grant and sub-award portions to local workforce development boards, community organizations, and educational institutions to implement these employment support services across the state.