Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-IL-0013
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $159,762
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Income Security and Social Services
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Peter Nye peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov (202) 795-7606
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is soliciting applications to establish one center for independent living in American Samoa with an application deadline of August 3, 2026. The estimated total funding for this single award is $159,762 per budget period over a 24-month performance period (two 12-month budget periods), with no cost-sharing required.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential organizations, including Indian tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations. Applicants must demonstrate that most staff and board members have significant disabilities, propose serving unserved or underserved areas, and align with American Samoa's Plan for Independent Living.
Centers funded must provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and services facilitating transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitation of youth transition to postsecondary life. Optional services include psychological counseling, housing assistance, personal assistance services, transportation referral, physical therapy, mobility training, rehabilitation technology, and recreation.
Applicants must comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, maintain majority disability representation in leadership, conduct resource development activities, and meet Center for Independent Living standards and assurances specified in section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act. The project period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2028, with an expected award date of September 30, 2026.
The assistance listing is 93.432 (ACL Centers for Independent Living).
Synopsis
ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in American Samoa to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services and support the network of centers for independent living. At a minimum, centers funded are required to provide the following core services: information and referral; independent living skills training; peer counseling; individual and systems advocacy; and services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions and facilitate the transition of youth to postsecondary life. The estimated total funding amount to be awarded to establish a center for independent living in American Samoa is $159,762. Twenty-four-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2026-acl-aod-il-0013_rev17226.pdf |
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