Centers for Independent Living Competition – Guam
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) serving individuals with disabilities in Guam. Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations or consumer-controlled organizations led primarily by individuals with disabilities, committed to community-based independent living philosophy. The grant supports services in Guam territory and requires applicants to have demonstrated capacity in disability services and advocacy. Eligible activities include consumer services, peer counseling, information and referral, and independent living skills training that promote disability rights and self-determination. Applicants must reflect the diversity of the disability community they serve and prioritize leadership and governance roles for people with disabilities.
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Key dates
- Jul 2, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 3, 2026 Application deadline in 17 days
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in Guam to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services and support the network of centers for independent living. At a minimum, centers funded by the program are required to provide the following core services: information and referral; independent living skills training; peer counseling; individual and systems advocacy; and services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions and facilitate the transition of youth to postsecondary life. The estimated total funding amount to be awarded to establish a center for independent living in Guam is $159,762. Twenty-four-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing independent living philosophy, services, and consumer control structure
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity and past performance documentation
- Board roster demonstrating consumer control (at least 50% individuals with disabilities)
- Letters of support from disability community partners and service users
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
- Organizational policies on consumer participation and governance
- Proof of nonprofit status (501(c)(3) documentation or equivalent)
Program contact
- 👤 Peter Nye
- 📧 peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7606
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.432 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$10,695,976
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$6,466,816
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$5,472,695
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$3,822,496
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$2,104,628
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$1,900,000
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$1,731,410
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$1,722,883
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$1,722,883
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$1,553,897
Top States by Funding
- DC 8 awards $12.8M
- MA 6 awards $9.7M
- MN 6 awards $7.8M
- NY 2 awards $7.2M
- MS 6 awards $6.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.432). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $102,105,000 | |
| 2025 | $102,105,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $102,105,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for a CIL Competition grant?
Private nonprofit organizations or consumer-controlled organizations with a primary mission to promote the philosophy of independent living for people with disabilities. Boards must be at least 50% controlled by individuals with disabilities.
What geographic area does this grant cover?
This competition is specifically for applicants serving Guam territory, though services should benefit the broader disability community in that region.
What types of activities and services are supported?
Eligible activities include consumer services, peer counseling, information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, community organizing, and personal assistance services that advance disability rights and consumer empowerment.
When is the application deadline?
Check the Administration for Community Living (ACL) grants website or Federal Register for specific deadline dates, as this information was not provided in the initial grant description.
What is the typical funding range?
Funding amounts vary by competition year and number of awards. Refer to the official CFDA 93.432 listing or ACL website for current funding levels for this grant year.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize consumer control and governance: ensure your board composition and leadership reflect meaningful involvement of people with disabilities, not just token representation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of independent living philosophy: clearly articulate how your organization embodies self-determination, equal access, peer support, and disability rights principles.
- Show deep community ties in Guam: document your relationships with local disability communities, potential service users, and other organizations serving similar populations.
- Develop a strong evaluation plan: include specific, measurable outcomes that track consumer satisfaction, employment, housing stability, and other meaningful independence indicators.
- Address equity and inclusion: explain how your services will reach underserved populations within the disability community, including people with multiple disabilities and minorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail when organizations prioritize professional staff over consumer leadership, lacking true consumer control in governance. Another common weakness is vague or generic descriptions of independent living services without clear connection to disability rights philosophy or specific local needs. Additionally, weak evaluation plans that focus on service volume rather than meaningful outcomes related to consumer empowerment and independence significantly reduce competitiveness.
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