Education Department Extends Tribal Rehab Funding Again
Published Date: 6/18/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Education is giving 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services projects and one Training and Technical Assistance Center extra time and money to keep helping through September 30, 2027. They’re waiving rules that usually limit projects to five years so these programs can continue their important work without interruption. This extension starts July 20, 2026, making sure support for American Indian communities stays strong and steady.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Continued American Indian VR services through 2027
You (American Indian individuals with disabilities) will keep receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services because the Department extended funding for 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) projects and one AIVR Training and Technical Assistance Center through September 30, 2027. The waivers that allow projects to run past the usual five-year limit are effective July 20, 2026.
One-year continuation funding for 43 grantees
The Department will permit 43 AIVRS grantees (Assistance Listing Number 84.250N) and one AIVRTTAC grantee (ALN 84.250Z) to receive FY2026 continuation awards based on their Year 5 planned amount, with funding not to extend beyond September 30, 2027. The waivers (effective July 20, 2026) allow the Department to obligate additional Federal funds and rely on the Year 5 planned amounts listed in the Proposed Waivers and Extensions (91 FR 16599), pending carryover review.
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