FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Alpha One, a Maine-based nonprofit Center for Independent Living (CIL), received a $1,094,997 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) on September 30, 2025. The award, which extends through September 29, 2027, supports Alpha One's statewide network delivery of core independent living services to individuals with disabilities across Maine, including peer support, information and referral, advocacy, and independent living skills training. These services are designed to enhance independence and promote full community integration for beneficiaries.

Beyond core services, Alpha One leverages this recurring federal support—which the organization has received consistently since fiscal year 2021—to coordinate specialized initiatives addressing emerging community needs. Notable programs include COVID-19 vaccine access expansion for vulnerable populations, home-based care coordination, a removable ramps program developed with the City of Portland, and participation in the Maine AgrAbility project through the University of Maine System, where independent living specialists and occupational therapy practitioners conduct farm assessments and provide assistive technology resources to farmers with disabilities. This multifaceted approach positions Alpha One as a comprehensive service delivery organization addressing both foundational independent living needs and specialized program requirements within Maine's disability services landscape.