The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, a federally recognized Native American tribe, was awarded a $444,445 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) program (CFDA 84.250). This one-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will fund the tribe's delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities residing on or near the Lake Traverse Reservation. The AIVRS program aims to help eligible individuals prepare for, enter, and maintain high-quality employment through culturally appropriate support and services such as job training, employment assistance, counseling, and individualized support to overcome employment barriers. As a federally recognized tribal government, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate has a long history of securing federal grants to provide a wide range of essential services and programs for their approximately 14,000 enrolled members.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $400.0k | 8/21/24 |