Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Service received a $150,000 formula grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187) for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This grant supports the state's delivery of supported employment services specifically designed for individuals with the most significant disabilities, enabling DRS to provide targeted employment support and assistance in collaboration with public and private nonprofit organizations.

Under this formula grant allocation, DRS delivers comprehensive supported employment services as a component of Mississippi's vocational rehabilitation program, which operates under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework. The funding supports DRS's efforts to help individuals with significant disabilities achieve employment outcomes through individualized services and workplace integration initiatives. As the state's designated rehabilitation agency, DRS administers the supported employment supplement to the state's VR services plan and manages program implementation in accordance with 34 CFR Part 363 and the Uniform Guidance requirements for federal grant management and financial oversight.