Formula Grant 2301FLILCL

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded a $277,807 formula grant under the ACL Centers for Independent Living (CFDA #93.432) program to the Center For Independent Living In Central Florida, Inc. The grant supports the organization's role as part of Florida's statewide network of Centers for Independent Living, allowing it to provide core independent living services such as peer support, advocacy, information and referral, and transition services to individuals with disabilities in Central Florida. Additionally, the Center utilizes the grant funding to assist in disaster relief efforts and improve access to COVID-19 vaccines for the disability community. As a subrecipient of Community Development Block Grants from Orange County, Florida, the Center also offers employment services, case management, job skills training, and mentoring to very low-income individuals with disabilities. The grant award has an effective date of September 30, 2023 and a completion date of September 29, 2025.