Federal Grant Award Summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services received a Formula Grant award of $310,828.00 from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) for the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the state's development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services designed to facilitate competitive integrated employment for individuals with the most significant disabilities. The funding is allocated through a statutory formula and administered under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework, requiring the state to maintain approved Unified or Combined State Plans that outline vocational rehabilitation service strategies.

Under this award, the Illinois Department of Human Services, as the designated state vocational rehabilitation agency, will utilize the grant funding to expand supported employment initiatives in partnership with public and private nonprofit organizations throughout Illinois. Services funded through this award support the integration of individuals with significant disabilities into competitive employment settings, with program administration and service delivery coordinated through the department's Springfield headquarters. Financial and programmatic records related to the award must be maintained in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 requirements for a period of three years following submission of the final financial report.