Project Grant H129H250008

Langston University received a $222,200 Project Grant Award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program (CFDA 84.129), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award supports the development and delivery of academic training in personnel preparation to address shortages of qualified professionals who provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to youth with mental disabilities. This initiative aligns with the RLTT program's core mission to increase the number of trained rehabilitation professionals capable of supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment and independent living outcomes.

The project deliverables include curriculum development, instructional programming, and workforce preparation activities designed to train rehabilitation service personnel specializing in mental health and disability support. Langston University, a historically Black 1890 land-grant institution with extensive experience managing federal rehabilitation and workforce development grants, will conduct the training activities at its Langston, Oklahoma campus. The grant supports the university's commitment to serving underrepresented populations and addresses critical personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services, consistent with the RLTT program's emphasis on specialized training in emerging rehabilitation service needs and diverse disability populations.