Federal Grant Award Summary

Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living, Inc. received a $227,296 formula grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), effective September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2027. This award supports the organization's delivery of core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities throughout Illinois, including information and referral services, independent living skills training, peer support services, individual and systems advocacy, and assistive technology support. These services are designed to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum independence, self-sufficiency, and full community integration in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

The formula grant represents the fifth consecutive annual award to Stone-Hayes Center, demonstrating consistent federal recognition of the organization's compliance with program standards and assurances. The funding supports the continuation of Stone-Hayes Center's operations as a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organization within Illinois' statewide network of Centers for Independent Living. The two-year funding period and award amount are consistent with prior years of support, enabling the center to maintain its critical role in providing cross-disability independent living services to eligible populations in its service area.