American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Program Objectives
To make grants to the governing bodies of Indian tribes (and consortia of such governing bodies) located on Federal and State reservations to provide vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities who reside on or near such reservations, consistent with their individual strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in high-quality employment that will increase opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.
Who Can Benefit
American Indians with disabilities residing on or near a Federal or State reservation who meet the definition of an individual with a disability in Section 7 (9) of the Rehabilitation Act.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
Range of new awards in FY 2024 was $260,456 to $1,806,280; Median new award: $600,386.
Program Funding
(Project Grants) FY 23$50,650,000.00; FY 24 est $50,650,000.00; FY 25 est $50,650,000.00; FY 22$50,650,000.00; FY 21$50,650,000.00; FY 20$45,250,000.00; FY 19$43,000,000.00; FY 18$40,188,809.00; FY 17$43,000,000.00; FY 16$43,000,000.00; -
Program Recipients (FY2024)
The Department funded 38 new awards in FY 2024.
How to Apply
This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdministering Agency
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.250
- Assistance Type
- PROJECT GRANTS
- Official Website
- www2.ed.gov/programs/vramerind/index.htm...
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- Civil Rights Training and Advisory Services (also known as Equity Assistance Centers) (CFDA 84.004)
- Special Education Grants to States (CFDA 84.027)
- Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States (CFDA 84.048)
- Career and Technical Education -- National Programs (CFDA 84.051)
- Career and Technical Education - Grants to Native Americans and Alaska Natives (CFDA 84.101)