FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $329,637 to Coastal Bend Center For Independent Living (CBCIL) on September 30, 2025, under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432). This formula grant, which continues through September 29, 2027, supports CBCIL's delivery of core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. Primary services funded include information and referral services, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance to help individuals move from institutional settings into community-based living arrangements.

As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization, CBCIL provides comprehensive support addressing the unique needs of its service population, including transportation assistance, benefits counseling, and health insurance navigation. The center serves as a critical intermediary for vulnerable populations in South Texas, including rural residents, individuals with disabilities, Hispanic populations, and those facing language or health literacy barriers. This award represents a continuation grant, part of the statutory priority under the Rehabilitation Act to maintain existing centers at prior-year funding levels while supporting the statewide network of independent living centers operating across Texas.