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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center Rehabilitation Services Administration; ALN 84.264L

ID: ED-GRANTS-061725-001 • Type: Posted
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Description

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024 (89 FR 104528) and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/ d/ 2024-30488.

Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide competitive grants, including cooperative agreements, to, or enter into contracts with, eligible entities to expand and improve the provision of vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act) or to further the purposes and policies in sections 2(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act by supporting activities that increase the provision, extent, availability, scope, and quality of rehabilitation services under the Act. Under the Rehabilitation Act, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Commissioner is authorized to make grants to, and enter into contracts with States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations (including institutions of higher education (IHEs)) to support projects that assist state and other agencies in providing VR and other services to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence, and integration into the community and the competitive labor market, and provide training and technical assistance designed to assist in increasing the numbers of, and upgrading the skills of, qualified personnel (especially rehabilitation counselors) who are trained in providing VR services as well as other services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act.

Assistance Listing Number: 84.264L

Background
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the U.S. Department of Education is issuing a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing vocational rehabilitation (VR) services as authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The purpose of this program is to provide competitive grants to eligible entities to expand and improve the provision of VR services, thereby maximizing employment, independence, and integration for individuals with disabilities into the community and labor market.

The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Commissioner has the authority to make grants to states and public or nonprofit organizations, including institutions of higher education, to support projects that assist in providing VR services.

Grant Details
The grant will fund the establishment of a National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC) which will provide intensive training and technical assistance to State VR agencies.

Key tasks include:
1. Implementing best practices for engagement and achieving Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).
2. Developing effective program and fiscal policies for delivering pre-employment transition services.
3. Conducting performance evaluations and quality assurance improvement activities.
4. Providing technical assistance on financial management systems.
5. Developing relationships with policymakers to enhance visibility and support for VR programs.
6. Conducting strategic planning to address challenges in service delivery.
7. Offering training on assistive technology integration and career pathways education.
8. Establishing an advisory committee comprising individuals with disabilities and representatives from various stakeholders.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include states, public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, Indian Tribes, and institutions of higher education that can demonstrate capacity in providing vocational rehabilitation services.

Period of Performance
The project period for this grant is up to 60 months.

Grant Value
The estimated available funds for this grant are $6,000,000, with a maximum award not exceeding $6,000,000 for a single budget period of 12 months.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the grant activities will be performed are expected to be nationwide as it pertains to state agencies.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Education (ED)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
84.264 - Rehabilitation Training Technical Assistance Centers
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/17/25 the Department of Education posted grant opportunity ED-GRANTS-061725-001 for Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center Rehabilitation Services Administration; ALN 84.264L with funding of $6.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 84.264 Rehabilitation Training Technical Assistance Centers. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
June 17, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 25, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Applications Available: June 20, 2025. Application Deadline: July 25, 2025. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 23, 2025. Date of Pre-Application Meeting: OSERS will provide resources specific to this competition, which will be available at https://ncrtm.ed.gov/​RSAGrantInfo.aspx. OSERS invites you to send questions to 84.264L@ed.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roslyn Thomas, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 4A10, Washington, DC 20202-2800. Telephone: (202) 987-0105. Email: 84.264L@ed.gov.
Last Updated
June 17, 2025, 6:57 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Aug. 24, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
States and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian Tribes and institutions of higher education.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$6,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$6,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Holly Clark Management and Program Analyst
Contact Email
84.264l@ed.gov
Email Description
Program Mailbox
Contact Phone
(202) 245-6408
Additional Information
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center Rehabilitation Services Administration; ALN 84.264L FY25 NIA
Additional Information Site
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-17/pdf/2025-11105.pdf

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