Centers for Independent Living

Forecasted Federal grant Posted

Opportunity number
HHS-2027-ACL-AOD-IM-0018
Agency
Applications expected due
Award size
$250,927

Opportunity facts

Expected posting
Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Category
  • Income Security and Social Services
Eligible applicants
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Points of contact
Full announcement

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About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living is forecasting a cooperative agreement to establish one center for independent living in Oklahoma, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,927. The forecast states no application due date, and it was posted October 26, 2026.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, and private nonprofit. Applicants must have the power to receive and administer Part C funds and other public and private funds, and must be able to plan, conduct, administer, and evaluate a center under section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act and 45 CFR part 1329. An applicant must either not currently receive Part C funds or propose expansion of an existing center through a separate and complete center at a different geographic location, where the existing center's governing board may serve as the new center's board. The applicant must propose to serve areas Oklahoma identifies as unserved or underserved and must document consistency with Oklahoma's State Plan for Independent Living. The source lists Indian tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations among the domestic private nonprofit entities, "including" those types.

A new center must provide, at a minimum, information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, transition from nursing homes and other institutions, assistance to those at risk of institutionalization, and youth transition to postsecondary life. Preapplication coordination is required, and the program is covered under E.O. 12372.

The program is Assistance Listing 93.432, ACL Centers for Independent Living. Program awards have declined to 291 in 2025 from 622 to 647 annually in 2021 and 2022, and formula grants account for 84 percent of awards. No incumbent recipient for the Oklahoma establishment is named.

Forecast synopsis

ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is $250,927.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, an applicant must--(a) Be a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private nonprofit agency;(b) Have the power and authority to--(1) Carry out the purpose of Part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and perform the functions listed in section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and subparts F and G of 45 CFR part 1329 within a community located within a State or in a bordering State; and(2) Receive and administer--(i) Funds under 45 CFR part 1329;(ii) Funds and contributions from private or public sources that may be used in support of a center; and(iii) Funds from other public and private programs;(c) Be able to plan, conduct, administer, and evaluate a center consistent with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and subparts F and G of 45 CFR part 1329;(d) Either--(1) Not currently be receiving funds under Part C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or(2) Propose the expansion of an existing center through the establishment of a separate and complete center (except that the governing board of the existing center may serve as the governing board of the new center) at a different geographical location;(e) Propose to serve one or more of the geographic areas that are identified as unserved or underserved by the States and Outlying Areas listed under Estimated Number of Awards; and(f) Submit appropriate documentation demonstrating that the establishment of a new center is consistent with the design for establishing a statewide network of centers in the State Plan for Independent Living of the State or Outlying Area whose geographic area or areas the applicant proposes to serve.Domestic private non-profit entities including, Indian tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith- based organizations, and community-based organizations that meet the above eligibility requirements are eligible to apply.Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.

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