Federal Grant Award Summary

The Governor's Commission On Disabilities received a Formula Grant award of $464,382 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Independent Living State Grants program (CFDA 93.369). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the delivery of comprehensive independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities throughout Rhode Island. These services include vocational assessments, skills training, assistive technology provision, workplace accommodations, and community integration initiatives designed to enhance self-sufficiency and meaningful participation in community life.

As the designated state entity for Rhode Island's Independent Living program, the Governor's Commission On Disabilities directly administers and delivers these services without identified subcontractors, promoting greater personal independence and professional development among individuals with disabilities. This award represents part of the Administration for Community Living's annual formula grant distribution to states, which aims to expand and improve independent living services that maximize full integration and inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into mainstream American society. The Commission maintains an approved State Plan for Independent Living as required by the Rehabilitation Act and has received consistent annual funding under this program since FY2021.