Federal Grant Award Summary

Access Alaska, Inc. received a $598,825 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), with an award date of September 30, 2025, and completion date of September 29, 2027. As Alaska's designated Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program administrator, Access Alaska delivers core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities throughout the state, including independent living skills training, information and referral services, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance to help individuals move from institutional settings to community-based living arrangements.

This continuation award supports a statewide network of consumer-controlled, community-based CILs operating in local communities by and for individuals with disabilities. The formula-allocated funding reflects Access Alaska's consistent compliance with program standards and assurances under Section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its established track record as a reliable federal partner since at least 2021. The two-year funding cycle enables Access Alaska to maintain service continuity while promoting maximum independence and full community integration for Alaskans with disabilities.