Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. This program supports model demonstration projects aimed at creating, implementing, refining, evaluating, and disseminating new or substantially improved model strategies or programs to transition youth and adults with disabilities into competitive integrated employment. Projects can address various disabilities and focus on areas like access to advanced technology careers, assisting justice-involved youth, and reintegration strategies.

Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program is a grant from U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) that funds innovative activities aimed at improving employment and education outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Administered under the Rehabilitation Act, DIF projects have supported web accessibility accommodations, transition demonstrations for students with disabilities, and improved outcomes for children receiving Supplemental Security Income. Award amounts vary by project. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 and 2023 authorized up to 15% of DIF funds for evaluation, technical assistance, and federal administrative expenses.

Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program - Creating a 21st Century Workforce is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) program supports innovative activities aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The 'Creating a 21st Century Workforce' component funds projects that help youth and adults with disabilities gain skills and transition to competitive integrated employment, which can include self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Application for Local Innovation Projects is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This program expands employment opportunities, growth, and satisfaction for people with disabilities. Grant funds may be used for projects that expand employment opportunities and employment growth for individuals with disabilities.

Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Application for Local Innovation Projects is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. This program aims to expand employment opportunities, growth, and satisfaction for people with disabilities. It supports local innovation projects focusing on expanded interagency partnerships, integrated resource teams, financial literacy and asset development, and employment and training services.