Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living awarded Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) $1.41M under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This formula grant supports a statewide network of consumer-controlled, community-based centers for independent living (CILs) that serve individuals with significant disabilities across Minnesota.

The funded centers deliver 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 settings. These nonresidential, cross-disability centers operate locally by and for individuals with disabilities to enhance independence, productivity, and full community integration. As a formula-allocated continuation award, this funding maintains existing statewide CIL operations in compliance with section 725 standards and assurances under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, with award continuation contingent on demonstrated compliance and ongoing appropriations availability.