FY2024-2025 centers for independent living

This $596,091 federal Formula Grant award from the Administration on Disabilities (AOD), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was provided to the non-profit organization Independent Living Choices located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The grant is funded under the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program (CFDA 93.432), which supports a nationwide network of consumer-controlled, community-based organizations empowering individuals with significant disabilities.

Through this 2-year award spanning September 2024 to September 2026, Independent Living Choices will provide a range of independent living services, including independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral assistance, and transition support for individuals moving from institutional to community-based settings. The organization will also facilitate home modifications to improve accessibility for elderly and disabled renters and homeowners in the state, potentially through sub-grants with the City of Sioux Falls. This funding will enable Independent Living Choices to operate a statewide network of independent living centers, ensuring that individuals with disabilities in South Dakota can fully participate in their communities and maintain personal independence.