FY2026 (ILSG) rehabilitation act subchapter B independent living services grants

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $2.234 million to the Health & Human Services Commission of Texas on October 1, 2025, under the Rehabilitation Act Subchapter B Independent Living Services Grants program (CFDA 93.369). The award funds the delivery of independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities across Texas through September 30, 2027.

HHSC serves as the state Designated State Entity administering pass-through funding to eleven Centers for Independent Living (CILs) operating across Texas. Each sub-recipient—S.a.i.l.s. (San Antonio Independent Living Services), Coalition For Barrier Free Living / Houston Center For Independent Living, The Valley Association For Independent Living (Vail), Lifetime Independence For Everyone, Disability In Action, Panhandle Independent Living Center (PILC), Arcil Inc., Crockett Resource Center, Able Center For Independent Living, Coastal Bend Center For Independent Living, Volar Center For Independent Living, and Reach Inc. (Rehabilitation Education & Advocacy For Citizens With Handicaps)—delivers independent living services promoting full integration and inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into mainstream society. Services include advocacy, information and referral, peer support and counseling, independent living skills training, and transition assistance from institutional to community-based living. The program requires an approved State Plan for Independent Living as a condition of funding and is eligible for renewal for up to two additional years beyond the initial award.