FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

The Disability Community Resource Center received a $139,408 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2027. As a Los Angeles-based Centers for Independent Living (CIL) provider, the organization delivers core independent living services designed to enhance independence and community integration for individuals with significant disabilities. Service offerings include peer support and counseling, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, transition assistance from institutional to community settings, community outreach, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) technical assistance.

This continuation award supports the Disability Community Resource Center's participation in California's statewide network of centers for independent living. The organization has maintained federal funding eligibility since 2009 and has consistently received annual Formula Grant awards ranging from approximately $130,000 to $140,000 under this program since 2021. The center operates as a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving disabled populations across multiple states, and has strategically partnered with entities including the California Department of Rehabilitation and the Public Health Institute to expand service delivery and reach, including specialized ADA technical assistance and training initiatives.