Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs

CFDA 84.235 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$11.8M FY2025
$5.8M
FY16
$5.8M
FY17*
$5.8M
FY18
$5.8M
FY19
$5.8M
FY20
$5.8M
FY21
$5.8M
FY22
$5.8M
FY23
$5.8M
FY24*
$11.8M
FY25*
* estimated

Program Objective

To provide financial assistance to projects and demonstrations for expanding and improving the provision of rehabilitation and other services authorized under the Act or that further the purposes of the Act, including related research and evaluation activities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • Other public organizations
  • Federally recognized tribes
  • Private nonprofits

Eligible applicants are State vocational rehabilitation agencies, community rehabilitation programs, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, or other public or nonprofit agencies or organizations, or as the Commissioner determines appropriate, for-profit organizations. Grants cannot be made directly to individuals.

Beneficiaries

  • 11
  • 45
  • 46

Individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Contact the program office for application procedures.

Award Procedure

New awards are made based upon the results of a peer review process and the review and approval of applications by staff in various offices within the Department.

The range is approximately 150 to 180 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Authorized activities under this program include carrying out special demonstrations for expanding and improving the provision of rehabilitation and other services authorized under this Act and that further the purposes of the Act. Projects may include demonstrations to increase client choice; technical assistance; systems change; special studies and evaluations; demonstrations of service delivery; model demonstrations; transition services; supportive employment; services to underserved populations and/or unserved or underserved areas; services to low-incidence disabilities; transportation; and other projects designated by the Secretary. Other authorized programs include Parent Information and Training and Braille training projects.

Required Documentation

Costs will also be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Corinna Stiles
(202) 245-6162
Department of Education, OSERS Rehabilitation Services Administration, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-11. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:42:46.