Formula Grant H187B260027

The Maine Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, received a $126,000 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026, supports the development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services designed to assist individuals with significant disabilities in achieving sustained competitive integrated employment. Through this funding, the division provides direct services including career assessments, skills training, job placement assistance, and workplace accommodations tailored to meet the unique needs of this population.

The grant operates within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework and requires the state to maintain an approved Supported Employment supplement to its Vocational Rehabilitation services plan. The division administers these funds as the designated state unit for rehabilitation services, working with public and private non-profit organizations to expand employment integration opportunities across Maine. Award recipients must maintain comprehensive financial and programmatic records for three years following final report submission and comply with applicable federal audit requirements under 2 CFR Part 200.