Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Workforce Services Wyoming received a $150,000 Formula Grant 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), awarded on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This grant supports the development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services designed specifically for individuals with the most significant disabilities in Wyoming.

Under this award, the Department of Workforce Services Wyoming will provide employment services through partnerships with public and private non-profit organizations to facilitate job placement and employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities. The funding is administered through OSERS in alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework, requiring the state to maintain approved vocational rehabilitation (VR) service plans and comply with federal audit and recordkeeping requirements. The grant operates under a standardized formula-based allocation model, with funds withdrawn through an Electronic Transfer System as services are delivered.