Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (84.235)
Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (Assistance Listing 84.235) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $16.8 million in 23 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $729,001 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $600,000. Half of the 23 awards fell between $317,895 and $1.3 million, and they ranged from $114,999 to $1.3 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$16.8 million
- Grant awards23
- Typical award$600,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.7 million
- Size rank1,368 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $3.0 million in fiscal 2021 to $3.7 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1368th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 13 largest recipients received 101% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 11 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
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.
What the money can and cannot pay for
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.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
To be determined.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rehabilitation Services Demonstration and Training Programs (84.235) awarded $16.8 million across 23 grant awards, an average of $729,001 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide Parent Advocacy Network Inc | New Jersey | 4 | $3.7 million |
| Alabama Parent Education Center, Inc. | Alabama | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Peak Parent Center Inc | Colorado | 2 | $1.9 million |
| The Federation for Children with Special Needs, Inc. | Massachusetts | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Pacer Center Inc | Minnesota | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, Inc. | Virginia | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families | Washington | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Pathfinder Services of North Dakota Inc. | North Dakota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Pave | Washington | 1 | $600,000 |
| Cal State La University Auxiliary Services Inc | California | 2 | $460,000 |
| University of South Carolina | South Carolina | 2 | $459,969 |
| Educational Service Center of Central Ohio | Ohio | 1 | $335,790 |
| University of Mass at Boston | Massachusetts | 1 | $115,000 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 92% of the money, colleges and universities 6.2% and state and local governments 1.9%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 17 | $15.4 million | 92% |
| Colleges and universities | 5 | $1.0 million | 6.2% |
| State and local governments | 1 | $317,258 | 1.9% |
By state
8 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 | $3.7 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Washington | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.7 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.6 million |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| California | 2 | $460,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $459,969 |
| Ohio | 1 | $335,790 |