Funder: U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Due Dates: June 20, 2025 (Applications Available) | July 17, 2025 (Application Deadline) | September 15, 2025 (Deadline for Intergovernmental Review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per year per award; approx. 23 awards; project period up to 60 months; total program funding estimated at $4.6 million for this priority.
Summary: Supports academic training to address personnel shortages in vocational rehabilitation counseling, requiring at least 65% of funds be used for student scholarships.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching of at least 10% is required; only public or private nonprofit entities are eligible.