The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program supports academic training grants that are awarded to colleges and universities with undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of vocational rehabilitation (VR). Grantees must direct at least 65 percent of their total project costs to trainee scholarships.
The Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision grant supports projects that must be designed to support students enrolled in rehabilitation services (RSA scholars) interested in pursuing a degree or certificate for careers in providing specialized services to persons who are blind or have low vision. Projects must be designed to provide training and hands-on experiences in VR services for persons who are blind or have low vision to assist them to achieve and/or maintain competitive integrated employment, including training in orientation and mobility, methods of independent and safe travel, and application of advanced technology.
Payback Information Management System (PIMS)
For the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program, grantees are required by Federal regulation to report data to RSA annually on all RSA scholars who receive financial assistance via the Payback Information Management System (PIMS). PIMS is an online data collection system designed not only to collect and analyze data but also track the service obligations of RSA scholars funded by RLTT grants. It is available year-round and can be accessed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week by grantees, RSA scholars, and employers. Grantees are also required to report immediately to RSA through PIMS whenever an RSA scholar has entered repayment status pursuant to 34 CFR 386.43 (e) and ensure all related documents (signed payback agreement, exit certification form, and amount of funding) concerning the RSA scholar are also in PIMS.
Should you require assistance with PIMS or have questions regarding the payback component of the RLTT program, please contact the RLTT Help Desk staff at (800) 832-8142 or email RLTTHelpDesk@ed.gov Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
FY 2025 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $1,575,000
Award Ceiling: $175,000 for a budget period of 12 months.
Program Authority
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA SEC. 302. TRAINING.
Applicable Regulations
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
- The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
- The regulations for this program in 34 CFR parts 385 and 386.
- The Final Priorities and Requirements-Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program
Eligibility
States and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian Tribes and institutions of higher education (IHE).
Applicant Information
FY 2025 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | State | FY 2026 Award Amount | Project Director |
| H129P250001 | Northern Illinois University | IL | $175,000 | Stacy Kelly |
| H129P250003 | University of Massachusetts Boston | MA | $175,000 | Callie Brusegaard- Zube |
| H129P250005 | Western Michigan University | MI | $174,910 | Dae Kim |
| H129P250008 | Western Michigan University | MI | $174,773 | Elyse Connors |
| H129P250006 | Jackson State University | MS | $175,000 | Frank Giles |
| H129P250010 | Drexel University | PA | $174,743 | Kerry Lueders |
| H129P250009 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $175,000 | Kanako Iwanaga |
FY 2019 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H129P190001 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | $149,665.00 |
| H129P190002 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | LA | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190004 | University of Massachusetts Boston | Boston | MA | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190005 | Mississippi State Unviersity | Mississippi State | MS | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190007 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | $149,527.00 |
| H129P190009 | Salus University | Elkins Park | PA | $149,651.00 |
| H129P190011 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | CA | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190012 | Northern Illinois University | DeKalb | IL | $150,000.00 |
The Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program supports academic training grants that are awarded to colleges and universities with undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of vocational rehabilitation (VR). Grantees must direct at least 65 percent of their total project costs to trainee scholarships.
The Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision grant supports projects that must be designed to support students enrolled in rehabilitation services (RSA scholars) interested in pursuing a degree or certificate for careers in providing specialized services to persons who are blind or have low vision. Projects must be designed to provide training and hands-on experiences in VR services for persons who are blind or have low vision to assist them to achieve and/or maintain competitive integrated employment, including training in orientation and mobility, methods of independent and safe travel, and application of advanced technology.
Payback Information Management System (PIMS)
For the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program, grantees are required by Federal regulation to report data to RSA annually on all RSA scholars who receive financial assistance via the Payback Information Management System (PIMS). PIMS is an online data collection system designed not only to collect and analyze data but also track the service obligations of RSA scholars funded by RLTT grants. It is available year-round and can be accessed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week by grantees, RSA scholars, and employers. Grantees are also required to report immediately to RSA through PIMS whenever an RSA scholar has entered repayment status pursuant to 34 CFR 386.43 (e) and ensure all related documents (signed payback agreement, exit certification form, and amount of funding) concerning the RSA scholar are also in PIMS.
Should you require assistance with PIMS or have questions regarding the payback component of the RLTT program, please contact the RLTT Help Desk staff at (800) 832-8142 or email RLTTHelpDesk@ed.gov Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
FY 2025 Funding
Estimated Available Funds: $1,575,000
Award Ceiling: $175,000 for a budget period of 12 months.
Program Authority
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by title IV of WIOA SEC. 302. TRAINING.
Applicable Regulations
- The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
- The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
- The regulations for this program in 34 CFR parts 385 and 386.
- The Final Priorities and Requirements-Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program
Eligibility
States and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including Indian Tribes and institutions of higher education (IHE).
Applicant Information
FY 2025 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | State | FY 2026 Award Amount | Project Director |
| H129P250001 | Northern Illinois University | IL | $175,000 | Stacy Kelly |
| H129P250003 | University of Massachusetts Boston | MA | $175,000 | Callie Brusegaard- Zube |
| H129P250005 | Western Michigan University | MI | $174,910 | Dae Kim |
| H129P250008 | Western Michigan University | MI | $174,773 | Elyse Connors |
| H129P250006 | Jackson State University | MS | $175,000 | Frank Giles |
| H129P250010 | Drexel University | PA | $174,743 | Kerry Lueders |
| H129P250009 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $175,000 | Kanako Iwanaga |
FY 2019 Grantees
| Grant Award Number | Grantee | City | State | Award Amount |
| H129P190001 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | $149,665.00 |
| H129P190002 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | LA | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190004 | University of Massachusetts Boston | Boston | MA | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190005 | Mississippi State Unviersity | Mississippi State | MS | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190007 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | $149,527.00 |
| H129P190009 | Salus University | Elkins Park | PA | $149,651.00 |
| H129P190011 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | CA | $150,000.00 |
| H129P190012 | Northern Illinois University | DeKalb | IL | $150,000.00 |