FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Grant Award Summary

The Administration for Community Living awarded League For Blind & Disabled Inc. a formula grant of $386,252 on September 30, 2025, under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This funding supports the organization's operation as a consumer-controlled center for independent living (CIL) serving individuals with significant disabilities throughout Indiana. The center delivers a comprehensive array of core independent living services including information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living settings.

As a established CIL operating within Indiana's statewide network, League For Blind & Disabled Inc. provides these federally-supported services in alignment with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 standards and assurances. This continuation award reflects the organization's demonstrated compliance with program requirements and represents consistent federal investment in the center's mission to enhance independence and productivity while promoting full inclusion and community integration of individuals with disabilities. The award is part of the broader ACL program, which distributes over $1.1 billion across thousands of CILs nationwide to ensure equitable access to independent living services across all states.