Formula Grant H240A260015

Federal Grant Award Summary

Protection Advocacy Services Commission (IPAS) received a formula grant award of $338,684 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR, CFDA 84.240). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, funds Indiana's designated protection and advocacy system to deliver comprehensive legal and civil rights protection services to individuals with disabilities throughout the state.

Under this award, IPAS provides legal representation, information and referral services, dispute resolution, investigation of abuse and neglect, and assistance with rehabilitation service complaints. The organization serves vulnerable populations including individuals with disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, and developmental disabilities. As the state-designated protection and advocacy agency, IPAS is required to develop annual priority statements, seek public comment on objectives, maintain grievance procedures for clients, and utilize alternative dispute resolution methods to the maximum extent possible before pursuing formal legal remedies. These services support the fundamental goals of protecting constitutional and statutory rights, promoting independence, ensuring community integration, and facilitating full participation in society for Indiana's disability community.