FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Bay Area Center For Independent Living Inc. received a $108,025 Formula Grant award dated September 30, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432). The award supports the organization's continuation as part of Maryland's statewide network of centers for independent living through September 29, 2027. As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization, Bay Area Center For Independent Living Inc. delivers core independent living services that comply with Rehabilitation Act standards, including peer support and counseling, information and referral assistance, individual and systems advocacy, transition services facilitating movement from institutional to community settings, and independent living skills training. These services are designed to empower individuals with significant disabilities to achieve maximum independence and full integration into their communities.

The Formula Grant represents a continuation award based on the organization's demonstrated compliance with federal standards and assurances. Bay Area Center For Independent Living Inc. has maintained consistent federal funding through this program since 2007, with award amounts historically ranging from approximately $108,025 to $130,263. The organization also leverages supplemental funding from state partners and has previously benefited from targeted COVID-19 vaccine access and American Rescue Plan Act funding to expand service capacity for underserved populations, including children and youth with disabilities aged 10-21 from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.