Federal Grant Award Summary

Langston University received a $192,498 Project Grant award from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program (CFDA 84.129L), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and delivery of undergraduate education and training in rehabilitation services with a specific focus on preparing personnel to provide pre-employment transition services to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The grant funding enables the university to enhance its academic curriculum and training infrastructure to address personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services and increase the supply of qualified professionals capable of supporting individuals with IDD in achieving competitive integrated employment and independent living outcomes.

The RLTT program, administered by OSERS within the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial assistance to higher education institutions to develop specialized training programs for rehabilitation professionals. Langston University's award aligns with the program's mission to support academic training initiatives that address identified personnel shortages and develop comprehensive curricula addressing emerging rehabilitation service needs. As a historically Black 1890 land-grant institution, Langston University is well-positioned to serve underrepresented populations through this rehabilitation services training initiative, expanding access to specialized workforce development in disability services.