Summary of Federal Grant Award

Freedom Center Inc. received a $278,947 formula grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) to support a statewide network of centers for independent living across Maryland. The award, effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2027, funds the delivery of five core independent living services: information and referral assistance, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance for individuals moving from institutional to community-based living environments. As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization, Freedom Center Inc. provides these services to individuals with significant disabilities to enhance their independence, productivity, and full inclusion in mainstream American society.

This continuation award supports Freedom Center Inc.'s established compliance with federal standards and assurances under Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The formula grant allocation reflects the organization's demonstrated effectiveness in operating Maryland's statewide center network and maintaining consumer-controlled governance. The two-year funding period enables Freedom Center Inc. to sustain comprehensive independent living services across its service areas while promoting self-determination and community integration for the individuals it serves.