FY2024-2025 centers for independent living

This $282,435 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living under the Centers for Independent Living (CFDA 93.432) program supports the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Winter Park, Florida. The funding will enable the organization to provide a range of critical independent living services to individuals with disabilities in the Central Florida region over a two-year period from September 2024 to September 2026. These services include peer support, advocacy, information and referral, and transition assistance to help people with disabilities live independently and fully participate in their communities. The organization has a strong track record of delivering these core independent living services through formula grants from the Administration for Community Living, as well as specialized grant awards such as a lead hazard reduction grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Center for Independent Living in Central Florida also partners with entities like Orange County and the University of Florida to provide additional services like employment support, case management, and specialized programs for farmers with disabilities.