Federal Grant Award Summary

Assumption University received a $238,538 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program (CFDA 84.129) to develop and deliver graduate certificate programs addressing workforce shortages in vocational rehabilitation services. The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports training initiatives designed to meet the immediate personnel needs identified by State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies and aligns with Absolute Priority 1 expectations under the grant program. These graduate certificate programs are intended to prepare qualified rehabilitation professionals capable of providing specialized services to individuals with disabilities seeking competitive integrated employment and independent living outcomes.

The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program supports academic training projects across U.S. higher education institutions to address critical personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation services. Assumption University's training programs contribute to this broader federal objective by developing curriculum and instructional delivery mechanisms that build practitioner capacity in areas such as vocational rehabilitation counseling and specialized rehabilitation services. The university's participation in this federally-funded initiative builds upon its existing Master's degree program in Rehabilitation Counseling and represents one of three substantial RLTT awards the institution secured during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.