This $9,999,998 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) program will fund an integrated, technology-enhanced approach to building capacity for job retention among persons with disabilities in competitive integrated employment. The primary awardee, the University of Wisconsin System, will lead a demonstration project focused on transforming education, career, and...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) provides $10,000,000.00 over a period of 5 years, starting on October 1, 2024, to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The purpose of this grant is to transform systems so that justice-involved youth with disabilities can thrive through a multilevel system of reintegration supports. DPI will...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has awarded a $78,682,229 Formula Grant under the Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126) to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. This one-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, supports comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin. The program aims to help disabled...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $150,000 Formula Grant under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187) to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. This grant supports the development and implementation of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to help individuals with significant disabilities obtain and maintain competitive integrated...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $150,000 Formula Grant under the Supported Employment Services for Individuals with the Most Significant Disabilities program (CFDA 84.187). The grant will be used by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, a state government agency, to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with substantial employment challenges. These services will include job...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received a $70.5 million Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Under this award, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will operate the state's vocational rehabilitation services program to assist individuals with disabilities through comprehensive, coordinated,...
This federal Project Grant award of $5,732,501.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) program. The grant, awarded to Wor-Wic Community College Inc. on October 1, 2024, will fund a 5-year initiative to create a 21st century workforce of youth and adults with disabilities. Key activities include developing innovative approaches to transform subminimum wage employment,...
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received a $66.3 million formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States program (CFDA 84.126) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. The grant funds will support the state's operation of comprehensive, coordinated and effective vocational rehabilitation services programs to assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for and engaging in...
This federal Project Grant award of $13,673,876.52, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on August 10, 2023, supports a 5-year Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) model demonstration project. The award recipient, Workforce Development Center Financial Management Division (doing business as Iowa Workforce Development), a U.S. state government entity, will implement innovative activities aimed at improving outcomes for...
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded a $9,914,983 Project Grant under the Disability Innovation Fund (CFDA 84.421) to the University of South Florida for the "DELIVERING INNOVATIVE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY (DIVE-VRT)" project. The 5-year award, effective October 1, 2024, supports the development of innovative virtual reality-based vocational education programs to improve employment,...