American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Objective

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 Apply

• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

The definition of “Indian Tribe" includes Tribal Organizations as defined in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l)). AIVRS grant competition: Governing bodies of Indian tribes located on Federal and State reservations (and consortia of such governing bodies) may apply. Training and technical assistance grant: State, local, or tribal governments, non-profit organizations, or institutions of higher education may apply.

Who Benefits

• American Indian
• Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled)

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.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

corinne.weidenthal@ed.gov
202-245-6379