FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Dakota Center for Independent Living (Dakota CIL) received a $520,774 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), effective September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027. As a consumer-controlled, nonprofit organization headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, Dakota CIL operates a statewide network delivering core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities across the state. Services include peer support and counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral assistance, individual and systems advocacy, and transition support for individuals relocating from institutional to community-based living environments.

This continuation award supports Dakota CIL's ongoing compliance with standards and assurances established under Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and aligns with North Dakota's State Plan for Independent Living. The funding enables the organization to maintain its statewide network of community-based centers operated by and for individuals with disabilities, furthering their independence, productivity, and full integration into mainstream American society. Dakota CIL's consistent track record includes over $3 million in cumulative ACL funding since 2019, demonstrating its capacity to serve as a reliable delivery partner for federal independent living services in the region.