Project Grant H129L250002

Award Summary

Thomas University, Inc. received a $194,330 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program (CFDA 84.129), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and delivery of academic training programs designed to address critical personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. The university will provide long-term training for undergraduate students to prepare qualified rehabilitation professionals capable of delivering specialized services to individuals with various disability conditions and assisting them in achieving competitive integrated employment and independent living.

The funding supports Thomas University's comprehensive training curriculum and instructional capacity in vocational rehabilitation counseling and related disciplines. As part of OSERS' broader Rehabilitation Long-Term Training initiative, which allocates approximately $15 million annually across multiple institutions, this award enables the institution to continue its mission of workforce development in rehabilitation services while serving diverse student populations, consistent with the university's established track record of federal grant activity in special education and rehabilitative services training.