Camden City Independent Living Center, Inc.

Camden City Independent Living Center, Inc., doing business as Camden City Independent Livin, is a minority and woman-owned nonprofit community development corporation registered in SAM.gov since December 2009. The organization operates as a tax-exempt corporate entity and provides comprehensive independent living services throughout New Jersey, empowering individuals with significant disabilities to achieve maximum independence and community integration. As a consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit, Camden City Independent Livin delivers a statewide network of independent living centers that address the needs of disabled individuals across the state.

Camden City Independent Livin has received consecutive federal formula grants from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program (CFDA 93.432) since at least 2021. The organization's grant awards have included core funding for standard CIL operations as well as targeted supplemental grants addressing specific public health needs. The primary grant awards average approximately $227,000 to $228,000 annually for two-year performance periods, with the most recent award of $227,091 extending through September 29, 2027. The services funded through these grants include peer support, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, and skills training, all designed to facilitate community integration and independent living for individuals with disabilities in compliance with Rehabilitation Act standards. Additionally, Camden City Independent Livin received specialized supplemental funding, including a $130,263 grant for Part C CIL services and targeted COVID-19 vaccine access initiatives in 2021. All grant awards have been received directly as a prime awardee, with no subcontracted relationships documented in the award history, allowing the organization to maintain full operational control over service delivery across New Jersey's independent living network.