Centers for Independent Living Competition
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.432 -- ACL Centers for Independent Living
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The objectives of this new funding opportunity is to provide financial assistance to the territories of Guam, American Samoa and to the state of Pennsylvania to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services in each respective territory and state and to support statewide networks of centers for independent living. The problem that will be addressed is that there is currently no center for independent living (CIL) funded in Guam, American Samoa and a three county area (Allegheny, Armstrong and Westmoreland) around Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The target population is individuals...
with disabilities.The CIL shall use the funds to provide services to individuals with a range of significant disabilities. The CIL shall (1) facilitate the development and achievement of independent living goals; (2) work to increase the availability and improve the quality of community options for independent living; (3) provide independent living services; (4) conduct activities to increase the capacity of communities within the service area of the CIL to meet the needs of individuals with significant disabilities; and (5) conduct resource development activities to obtain other funding.CILs are expected to adhere to the Standards and Assurances as set forth in the Rehabilitation Act Chapter I Section 725. CILs are evaluated based on information provided in annual reports, quarterly and annual fiscal reports, and ongoing communication between the CIL and program staff.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
This funding opportunity is to establish Centers for Independent Living (CIL) in Guam, American Samoa, and Pennsylvania. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Grantor contact information
Description
Kimball Gray
Kimball.Gray@acl.hhs.gov
Grants Policy
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-2017-ACL-AOD-IL-0222_REVISED.pdf | Full Announcement (508 Compliant) | May 24, 2017 02:18 PM UTC |
| Instructions_for_Completing_the_Project_Summary_Abstract.docx | Project Summary/Abstract Completion Instructions | May 12, 2017 04:14 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 30, 2017
Award
$415,765
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$95,096
Award Minimum
$166,623
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2017-ACL-AOD-IL-0222
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
6
Posted date:
May 1, 2017
Archive date:
July 30, 2017
