Rehabilitation long-term training program: comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) 84.129W

Federal Grant Award Summary

Utah State University received a $277,052 Project Grant award dated October 1, 2025, from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) (CFDA 84.129W). The grant will support through September 30, 2026, and is designed to address personnel shortages by providing academic training that increases the number of qualified professionals delivering vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Per program requirements, USU must direct at least 65 percent of project funds ($180,084 minimum) toward scholarships that cover student stipends, tuition, fees, books, supplies, and travel for scholars enrolled in the training program.

The university will deliver comprehensive personnel development services through its CSPD initiative, preparing rehabilitation professionals to work within the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. The program encompasses curriculum development, academic training delivery, and scholar support services. Award administration will be performed at USU's Logan, Utah campus location, with all activities subject to peer-review evaluation criteria established under 34 CFR Parts 385 and 386 and compliance with federal audit and record retention requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200.