ACL Centers for Independent Living
Open Opportunities (2)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Centers for Independent Living Competition – American Samoa Deadline: Jun 29, 2026 · up to $160K
- Centers for Independent Living Competition – Guam Deadline: Jun 29, 2026 · up to $160K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.432 (USAspending.gov).
- National Council On The Aging, Inc. $10,695,976
- Massability 4 awards $6,731,073
- Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York $6,466,816
- Usaging $5,472,695
- Memorial Hermann Health System $3,822,496
- Community Transportation Association Of America $2,104,628
- Childrens Hospital Medical Center $1,900,000
Program Objective
To support a Statewide network of centers for independent living (centers or CILs) and provide financial assistance to centers that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act) consistent with the design included in the State Plan for Independent Living for establishing a statewide network of centers. Centers are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies that are operated in local communities by individuals with disabilities and provide an array of IL services that are designed to enhance independence and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities and to promote their full inclusion and integration into the mainstream of American society.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
Private non-profit organizations. An eligible agency under the CIL program is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agency or a state agency in states in which no eligible private non-profit organization applies for a grant. A State’s allotment for IL Part C funds is determined according to a population-based formula. To the extent funds are available, the Rehabilitation Act requires the Administrator to make awards based on a statutory order of priorities to the extent funds are available:
(1) The Administrator shall support existing centers for independent living, as described in subsection (c), that comply with the standards and assurances set forth in section 725, at the level of funding for the previous year.
(2) The Administrator shall provide for a cost-of-living increase for such existing centers for independent living.
(3) The Administrator shall fund new centers for independent living, as described in subsection (d), that comply with the standards and assurances set forth in section 725.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
New awards are made based upon the results of a competitive peer review process of applications.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Refer to the Funding Opportunity Announcement
Program details & compliance
Description
Supports a Statewide network of centers for independent living (centers or CILs) and provide financial assistance to centers that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act) consistent with the design included in the State Plan for Independent Living for establishing a statewide network of centers. Centers are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies that are operated in local communities by individuals with disabilities and provide an array of IL services that are designed to enhance independence and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities and to promote their full inclusion and integration into the mainstream of American society.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disabled and Handicapped Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal funds awarded under this program, the CIL program, are used for the establishment and operation of centers for independent living which offer a wide range of independent living (IL) services. Services must include independent living core services which are (1) information and referral services, (2) independent living skills training, (3) peer counseling, including cross-disability peer counseling, (4) individual and systems advocacy and (5) services that (i) facilitate the transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences, with the requisite supports and services; (ii) provide assistance to individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community; and (iii) facilitate the transition of youth who are individuals with significant disabilities, who were eligible for individualized education programs under section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)), and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school, to post-secondary life. As appropriate, IL services may include a combination of any other independent living services specified in Section 7(18) of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 721(b) of the Rehabilitation Act specifies that not less than 1.8 percent and not more than two percent of Federal funds appropriated for the CIL program must be reserved each fiscal year to provide training and technical assistance to centers for independent living and eligible agencies under grants, contract or cooperative agreements with entities who have experience in the operation of centers for independent living.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements