FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) received a $1,094,997 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) for the period September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027. This award funds GSIL's operation of a statewide network of centers serving individuals with significant disabilities across New Hampshire. Core services delivered through this funding include peer support, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral services, and transition assistance to help individuals transition from institutional to community-based living settings.

As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization designated as a Center for Independent Living, GSIL leverages this federal funding to enhance independence and productivity for individuals with disabilities while promoting their full inclusion and integration into mainstream society. The award represents a continuation of GSIL's recurring federal funding under the ACL program, which prioritizes supporting existing centers that maintain compliance with Rehabilitation Act standards and assurances. GSIL's federal grant portfolio demonstrates capacity to manage multiple funding streams, including complementary awards for benefits counseling services, vaccine access initiatives, and specialized services targeting vulnerable populations including older adults and rural communities within New Hampshire.