Formula Grant 2516TXILCL

Federal Grant Award Summary

Rise - Resource Information Support And Empowerment received a $375,971 formula grant award dated September 30, 2025, through the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432). The award, which extends through September 29, 2027, supports a statewide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) operating across Texas to serve individuals with significant disabilities.

Under this award, Rise delivers comprehensive independent living services designed to enhance independence and promote full community integration, including information and referral services, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living. As a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability nonprofit organization, Rise operates directly as a prime awardee without subcontractors, managing its federally-funded programs to ensure compliance with standards and assurances under Section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. This continuation award reflects the statutory priority to maintain funding for existing qualified centers at their prior-year levels.