Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) received a $150,000 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services targeted at individuals with the most significant disabilities across Alabama.

Under this award, ADRS provides comprehensive supported employment services including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, employment placement assistance, workplace accommodations, assistive technology support, and ongoing employment support services. These services are designed to facilitate competitive integrated employment outcomes and community participation for individuals with significant disabilities through partnerships with public and private nonprofit organizations operating within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework. ADRS, as the designated state vocational rehabilitation agency, is responsible for coordinating service delivery, maintaining required financial and programmatic records for three years following final report submission, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal audit requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 and 34 CFR Part 363.