Federal Grant Award Summary

Middle Georgia Center For Independent Living Inc. received a $344,835 formula grant 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, effective September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2027, supports the organization's delivery of five core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities across Georgia: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based settings. These services are designed to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum independence, self-sufficiency, and full community integration.

As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization, Middle Georgia Center For Independent Living Inc. operates as part of Georgia's statewide network of Centers for Independent Living and maintains governance structures with a majority board representation from individuals with disabilities. The formula grant funding continues the organization's established service delivery model and reflects its consistent compliance with Rehabilitation Act standards and assurances. This represents a continuation award based on the organization's demonstrated performance and the statutory priority afforded to existing centers within the ACL formula grant allocation process.