Ed Dept Proposes Extra Years for Indian Job Training Funds
Published Date: 4/2/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Education wants to give 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation projects and one training center extra time and money beyond their usual 5-year limit, extending support through September 30, 2027. This means these programs can keep helping American Indian communities with job training and support without interruption. People have until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated FY2026 Continuation Award Amounts
The notice provides estimated continuation award amounts for each of the 43 AIVRS grantees and the one AIVRTTAC grantee, payable pending review and carryover. Examples listed include The Navajo Nation at $1,726,000.00, The Chickasaw Nation at $1,050,000.00, Northern Arizona University (AIVRTTAC) at $1,012,998.00, and awards as low as $219,067.00 for some grantees. Each continuation award would not exceed the grantee's Year 5 planned amount.
One-Year Extension for AIVRS Grants
The Department proposes waivers to allow 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) projects (ALN 84.250N) and one American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center (AIVRTTAC) (ALN 84.250Z) that are in their fifth year to receive additional Federal funds for an additional period not beyond September 30, 2027. This extension is intended to keep vocational rehabilitation and job‑training services for American Indians with disabilities running without interruption.
Department Finds Minimal Small-Entity Impact
The Secretary certifies that the proposed waivers and extensions would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The Department says the only entities affected are the current ALN 84.250N and ALN 84.250Z grantees and any potential new applicants to those competitions.
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