Formula Grant 2309MIILCL

This $159,378 federal Formula Grant awarded on September 30, 2023 by the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Centers for Independent Living (CFDA 93.432) program will provide funding to the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (Ann Arbor CIL), a non-profit organization doing business as Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe. The grant will support the Ann Arbor CIL's delivery of core independent living services to empower individuals with disabilities in Washtenaw and Monroe counties, Michigan. These services include peer support, skills training, advocacy, information/referral, and transition assistance to promote self-determination and community participation. The Ann Arbor CIL has received multiple ACL formula grants over the years, ranging from approximately $130,000 to $288,000 annually, to sustain its independent living programs. Additionally, the organization has received sub-awards from the Michigan Health and Human Services department to facilitate nursing facility transitions using federal grant funds.