The U.S. Department of Education has awarded North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services $116,576,876 for state vocational rehabilitation services, according to a federal spending record posted on USAspending.gov.
The award, classified as a federal formula grant with identification number H126A260049, comes from the Department of Education's vocational rehabilitation program. Formula grants are distributed based on statutory formulas rather than competitive applications.
Vocational rehabilitation services help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Services typically include job training, counseling, placement assistance, and support for assistive technology.
The funding covers one program year, beginning October 1, 2025. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will oversee the grant.