Centers for Independent Living Competition – Guam
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Oct 27, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for the establishment of one new center for independent living in Guam. Eligible applicants are typically 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other community-based organizations focused on disability services. The applicant must demonstrate capacity to provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition services from institutions to community.
Applicants must show they can serve people with disabilities across the lifespan, including youth transitioning to postsecondary education. They must network with existing centers for independent living. The project period is 24 months with two 12-month budget periods. Funding is fixed at $159,762 with no cost-sharing requirement.
Not the right fit? Find grants for your organization in 5 questions →
Key dates
- Oct 26, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 1, 2027 Application deadline in 246 days
- Sep 1, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 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/Statement of Need
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational documentation (501(c)(3) status, bylaws, board roster)
- Letters of support from local partners and disability community members
- Staffing plan with resumes
- Evaluation plan
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
-
$11,986,936
-
$6,963,590
-
$6,466,816
-
$3,822,496
-
$2,104,628
-
$1,900,000
-
$1,731,410
-
$1,722,883
-
$1,722,883
-
$1,553,897
Top States by Funding
- DC 8 awards $14.3M
- MA 6 awards $9.7M
- MN 6 awards $7.8M
- NY 3 awards $7.8M
- 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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits and community-based organizations serving people with disabilities in Guam can apply. You must have capacity to provide five core independent living services.
What is the funding amount and project duration?
The award is fixed at $159,762 for a 24-month project period split into two 12-month budget periods. There is no cost-sharing requirement.
What services must centers provide?
Centers must offer information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and services supporting transition from institutions to community living.
Can I apply if my organization is outside Guam?
This competition is specifically for establishing a center in Guam. Your organization must be able to serve the Guam disability community and be located there or have strong local partnerships.
Is there a letter of intent or application fee?
The grant facts provided do not specify LOI or fee requirements. Check the full RFP and ACL notices for details on required application components and deadlines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's experience serving people with disabilities and deep local connections in Guam's community.
- Clearly explain how you will provide all five core services and build relationships with existing centers for independent living.
- Since only one award is available, demonstrate unique capacity and needs assessment specific to Guam's disability population.
- Show detailed plans for transitioning people from institutions and serving youth aging into adulthood.
- Budget carefully within the fixed $159,762 award. Allocate funds strategically across staffing, facilities, and service delivery.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating resource needs to serve all five core services adequately on a modest budget. Weak evidence of local partnerships and relationships with Guam's disability community. Unclear or unrealistic transition plans from institutional to community-based living.
Similar grants
- OPEN Centers for Independent Living — Administration for Community Living
- OPEN Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce: A Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Initiative — Administration for Community Living
- OPEN Innovations Grant Improving Cross-Systems Collab — New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
- CLOSED Coordinating Center for Language Access Services — Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- CLOSED Promoting Access with a Language Services Assistance Symbol — Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health