FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

The Regional Center For Independent Living, Inc. received a $240,882 formula grant award 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 comprehensive independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities across New York. Core services provided include information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living environments.

As a consumer-controlled, community-based center for independent living, the awardee operates as part of New York's statewide network of CILs designed to enhance independence and productivity while promoting full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream American society. The organization maintains compliance with standards and assurances established under Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and operates on a nonresidential, cross-disability basis serving the local community. This formula grant represents continuation funding based on the recipient's demonstrated ability to meet applicable program standards and the statutory availability of appropriations.