Project Grant H177Z250001

This federal Project Grant award of $596,206.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services provides funding for the Rehabilitation Services Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (CFDA 84.177) program. The grant supports the delivery of comprehensive independent living services to older individuals experiencing blindness or visual impairment in the state of Mississippi. Eligible services may include vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, assistive technology support, and other independent living assistance tailored to the needs of visually impaired older adults. The award period runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, and the grant recipient is Mississippi State University, a prominent public research institution. This award is part of a formula grant program that distributes funding to state agencies across the U.S. to develop and expand independent living services for the target population.