Formula Grant 2601NDILSG

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services received a $116,322 formula grant award from the Administration for Community Living (ACC) under the ACL Independent Living State Grants program (CFDA 93.369) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the expansion and improvement of independent living services for individuals with significant disabilities across North Dakota, promoting their full integration and inclusion into mainstream society. The funding enables the state to deliver comprehensive independent living services including vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, assistive technology provision, and independent living skills training.

As the designated state entity responsible for administering the state's approved State Plan for Independent Living, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services utilizes this annual formula-based allocation to develop and maintain independent living service systems and infrastructure. The award is structured as a standard state allocation under the program's formula grant methodology, which distributes funds to all fifty states and U.S. territories based on population and service needs. The recipient entity must maintain compliance with all program requirements, including record retention for a three-year period and adherence to the Rehabilitation Act guidelines governing the administration of independent living programs.