The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Bismarck State College a $9,886,512 Project Grant under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) program. The grant, titled "XR for VR: Using Extended Reality to Close the Career Awareness Gap and Achieve Competitive Integrated Employment in Vocational Rehabilitation," aims to develop innovative strategies that leverage extended reality (XR) technologies to improve employment, education, and transition outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The 5-year grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, will fund Bismarck State College's efforts to create evidence-based practices, provide integrated services, and facilitate community integration to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and career advancement. As the prime awardee, Bismarck State College may sub-award portions of the grant to local educational institutions, research centers, and disability-focused organizations to expand the scope and impact of the project.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $9.9m | 9/10/24 |