The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (OIB) Program for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to provide training and technical assistance to state agencies and service providers to improve services and support for older adults who are blind, focusing on independence and self-sufficiency. Applicants have until March 17, 2025, to apply, and the funding available is estimated at $599,706 for a single cooperative agreement that will run for up to 60 months.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Education wants helpers to teach and support older people who can't see well so they can live on their own. They are giving money to make this happen, and helpers have until March 2025 to ask for these funds.