Federal Grant Award Summary

The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS) received a $150,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) 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 WVDRS's development and delivery of collaborative supported employment services designed to assist individuals with the most significant disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment.

Under this award, WVDRS provides comprehensive employment services across West Virginia through its network of 30+ local offices, including vocational evaluation, counseling, job training, job placement assistance, and community integration support. As the designated state vocational rehabilitation agency, WVDRS coordinates with public and private nonprofit organizations to develop and implement supported employment programs consistent with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) framework and the requirements of its approved Unified or Combined State Plan. The formula grant funding enables WVDRS to expand employment opportunities and services for individuals with significant disabilities throughout the state.