Connected Lane County Receives 2.5 Million Dollar Grant to Expand Excelerator Support for Youth with Disabilities

Connected Lane County will receive 2.5 million dollars over the next five years to help support youth with disabilities in the Excelerator programs. This grant is being funded by the US Department of Education and is a subcontract from the University of Oregon. Connected Lane County will receive about $500,000 each year for five years, allowing us to hire additional staff members to support youth with disabilities, help launch a Culinary Excelerator, and support youth with wages and support services.

See the media coverage below!

KLCC: Connected Lane County Wins Grant to Expand Services for Youth With Disabilities

NBC16: 2.5 Million Coming to Connected Lane County to Expand Support For Youth with Disabilities

KEZI: Connected Lane County to Receive 2.5 Million to Expand Program for Youths With Disabilities

KVAL: 2.5 Million Coming to Connected Lane County to Expand Support for Youth with Disabilities

University of Oregon Blog: Youth with Disabilities to Gain Employment Opportunities