Federal Project Grant Award Summary
Portland State University received a $222,220 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program (CFDA 84.129), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports academic training initiatives designed to address personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The program funds the development and delivery of educational curricula and training programs that prepare rehabilitation counselors, assistants, and related specialists to meet identified workforce gaps within the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system.
As a required component of this grant type, at least 65 percent of the obligated funds ($144,443 minimum) must be directed toward scholarships covering student stipends, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and travel expenses for students enrolled in the supported training program. Portland State University, as a research institution with substantial experience administering federal rehabilitation and education grants, will deliver the academic training components and manage scholar support through this one-year project period. The award reflects OSERS' commitment to expanding the skilled rehabilitation workforce needed to serve individuals with disabilities across vocational rehabilitation systems nationwide.