The federal Formula Grant award of $195,895.00 was provided by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (CFDA 84.240). The grant recipient, Disability Rights Maine (also known as Maine Advocacy Services), is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for the state of Maine. Through this funding, Disability Rights Maine will deliver a comprehensive range of legal services, advocacy, and rights protection for individuals with disabilities in Maine. The organization will provide assistance such as legal representation, investigations of abuse and neglect, support for accessing rehabilitation services and assistive technologies, advocacy for community integration and voting rights, and employment opportunity services. These grant-funded initiatives aim to safeguard the civil and human rights of Mainers with various disabilities, including developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. The grant award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $107.4k | 5/20/25 | ||
| Not listed | $45.2k | 1/28/25 | ||
| Not listed | $43.4k | 10/16/24 |