Federal Grant Award Summary

Space Coast Center For Independent Living, Inc. received a $338,352 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). The grant, awarded September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027, supports the delivery of five core independent living services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance for individuals transitioning from institutional to community-based settings. As a consumer-controlled, cross-disability nonprofit organization based in Rockledge, Florida, the center serves individuals with significant disabilities throughout the Space Coast region, emphasizing empowerment toward maximum independence, self-sufficiency, and full community integration.

This continuation award represents the organization's consistent participation in the statewide network of Centers for Independent Living under Florida's State Plan for Independent Living. Beyond the federal ACL funding, Space Coast Center For Independent Living leverages supplemental sub-awards from the State of Florida Department of Transportation to expand transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to enhancing accessibility and mobility across urbanized and non-urban zones. The organization maintains compliance with applicable standards and assurances under Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, ensuring accountability for federal resources and sustained service delivery to vulnerable populations.