Federal Grant Award Summary

Award Details: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded Panhandle Independent Living Center, Inc. (PILC) a Formula Grant of $367,567 under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432). The award was obligated on September 30, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027, to support a statewide network of centers for independent living in Texas.

Products and Services: Through this funding, PILC delivers comprehensive independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities throughout the Amarillo region, including information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living. Additionally, PILC operates specialized transportation programs, including the GAP Service—a free paratransit program for elderly and disabled individuals unable to access fixed-route public transit—supplemented by classroom and one-on-one field training to teach consumers safe and independent navigation of Amarillo City Transit's fixed-route bus service to reach employment and educational destinations. These services are designed to enhance independence and productivity while promoting full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream American society.