Federal Grant Award Summary

Award Details: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded Freed Center For Independent Living a formula grant of $266,339 under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The award supports California's statewide network of independent living centers serving Nevada, Sierra, Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties.

Products and Services: Freed Center delivers comprehensive independent living services designed to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and full community participation. Core services include peer support and counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, assistance with removing architectural and other barriers to accessibility, and transition support to facilitate movement from institutional to community-based living. The organization also receives sub-award funding from the California Department of Rehabilitation to develop targeted outreach, transition assistance, and consumer services that identify and serve underserved populations within its service territory.