FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Services Maximizing Independent Living And Empowerment (SMILE), a consumer-controlled nonprofit organization headquartered in Yuma, Arizona, received a formula grant award of $286,102 from the HHS Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) on September 30, 2025. The award period extends through September 29, 2027. SMILE operates as Arizona's designated Centers for Independent Living (CIL) network, delivering core independent living services funded through this federal program.

Under this award, SMILE provides comprehensive services designed to empower individuals with disabilities and promote their independence and community integration throughout Arizona. Services include peer support and counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral assistance, individual and systems advocacy, and transition support for individuals transitioning from institutions to community settings. As a continuation award supporting an existing statewide network, this funding maintains SMILE's capacity to deliver direct independent living assistance while ensuring compliance with federal standards and assurances outlined in the Rehabilitation Act, enabling individuals with significant disabilities to achieve full community participation and self-determination.