Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12376
Extension of Funding for American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Training Center
Buyer
Education Department
Posted
June 18, 2026
Identifier
2026-12376
NAICS
624310
The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is extending funding and project periods for American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) and Training Center projects. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Services Requested: - Extension of project periods and additional federal funding for: - 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) projects (ALN 84.250N) - 1 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center (AIVRTTAC) project (ALN 84.250Z) - Unique Requirements: - Waivers override regulations prohibiting project periods over five years and extensions with additional federal funds - Grantees must certify capacity to continue services, comply with civil rights laws, and align with approved project goals - Continuation awards based on Year 5 planned amounts, subject to appropriations - Ensures uninterrupted vocational rehabilitation services for American Indians with disabilities - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant funding extension for service programs, not product procurement.
Description
The Secretary of the Education Department waives regulations that generally prohibit project periods exceeding five years and extensions involving additional federal funds. This action allows 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services projects and one American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center to receive funding for an additional period, not beyond September 30, 2027. The waivers and extensions are effective July 20, 2026, ensuring continuity of vocational rehabilitation services for American Indians with disabilities. The Department may consider continuation awards based on Year 5 planned amounts, pending FY 2027 appropriations.