Centers for Independent Living Competition - Guam
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-IL-0014
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $123,654
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 is soliciting applications for the establishment of one center for independent living in Guam with an application deadline of August 3, 2026 and a total estimated award of $247,308 ($123,654 per 12-month budget period over 24 months). Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, and nonresidential, including Indian tribal organizations and faith-based organizations. No cost-sharing requirement applies.
The center must provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition services facilitating movement from institutional to community-based living. The center must serve unserved or underserved areas identified in Guam's Plan for Independent Living and serve individuals with significant disabilities. Required organizational standards include promoting independent living philosophy, providing cross-disability services, ensuring majority board and staff representation by individuals with disabilities, and facilitating consumer-selected goals.
Performance period runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2028, with place of performance in Guam. Merit review allocates 100 points across project relevance and need (20 points), approach (20 points), project impact (20 points), capability and expertise (20 points), and budget narrative (20 points).
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov and include a 20-page project narrative, budget narrative, work plan, proof of nonprofit status, resumes, and required federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B). The opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-IL-0014; CFDA 93.432.
Synopsis
ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in Guam 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 by the program 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 Guam is $159,762. Twenty-four-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2026-acl-aod-il-0014_v47226.pdf |
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