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.
This grant supports projects that propose a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) project that provides training to currently employed State VR agency personnel, including VR counselors with disabilities. Within CSPD training, applicants may identify an area of concentration consistent with this priority, such as vocational evaluation and career assessment or others.
The academic training for all participants must meet the designated State unit (DSU) personnel standards required under section 101(a)(7) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and 34 CFR 361.18. The training must also meet the qualifications for the master's degree or academic certificate specified in the State's CSPD plans or of the States with which the State VR counselors and other personnel are working.
CSPD proposed projects must develop and use innovative approaches to train VR professionals, including using cutting-edge technology or innovative applications of advanced technology ( e.g., hybrid learning and competency-based programs) to maximize participation in, and improve the effectiveness of, the academic training.
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). 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.
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.
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: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000 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 Notice of Final Priorities
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 |
| H129W250004 | Assumption University | MA | $200,000 | Nicholas Cioe |
| H129W250007 | South Carolina State University | SC | $199,959 | Tammara Thomas |
| H129W250010 | Utah State University | UT | $199,998 | Kathleen Oertle |
| H129W250005 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $162,420 | Jared Schultz |
| H129W250006 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $184,934 | Jared Schultz |
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.
This grant supports projects that propose a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) project that provides training to currently employed State VR agency personnel, including VR counselors with disabilities. Within CSPD training, applicants may identify an area of concentration consistent with this priority, such as vocational evaluation and career assessment or others.
The academic training for all participants must meet the designated State unit (DSU) personnel standards required under section 101(a)(7) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and 34 CFR 361.18. The training must also meet the qualifications for the master's degree or academic certificate specified in the State's CSPD plans or of the States with which the State VR counselors and other personnel are working.
CSPD proposed projects must develop and use innovative approaches to train VR professionals, including using cutting-edge technology or innovative applications of advanced technology ( e.g., hybrid learning and competency-based programs) to maximize participation in, and improve the effectiveness of, the academic training.
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). 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.
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.
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: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000 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 Notice of Final Priorities
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 |
| H129W250004 | Assumption University | MA | $200,000 | Nicholas Cioe |
| H129W250007 | South Carolina State University | SC | $199,959 | Tammara Thomas |
| H129W250010 | Utah State University | UT | $199,998 | Kathleen Oertle |
| H129W250005 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $162,420 | Jared Schultz |
| H129W250006 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $184,934 | Jared Schultz |