The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Supported Employment (SE) programs are funded, in part, with federal grant funds awarded by the Department of Education. In FFY 2024, the agency received $70,447,118 in federal grant funding and $19,066,374 of state funds for VR services. Total VR funding of $89,513,492 is comprised of 78.7% federal monies and 21.3% of state matching funds. In FFY 2024, the agency received $268,698 in federal grant funding and $14,142 of state funds for SE services. Total SE funding from this award is $282,840 comprised of 95% federal monies and 5% state matching funds.

Due to restricted funding, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation is currently unable to provide services to all individuals with disabilities. A statewide Order of Selection has been implemented. Individuals will be served on the basis of the severity of their disability.