Independence Inc.
Lawrence, KS
- UEI
- JEJNNJDL35N7
- CAGE
- 64SG1
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2001 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
- Website
- independenceinc.org
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Education Services
- SIC code
- 83 Social Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Department For Children And Families | 2601KSILSG | $41,012 | |
| Kansas Department For Children And Families | 2501KSILSG | $41,012 | |
| Not on record | KS-2023-014 | $57,226 | |
| Kansas Department For Children And Families | 2401KSILSG | $41,012 |
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About the company
Independence Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, that operates as a Centers for Independent Living (CIL) serving individuals with significant disabilities across Kansas. The organization is registered in SAM.gov and maintains an active federal funding relationship, with its registration set to expire on October 30, 2026. Through federal grant awards administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (ACL), Independence Inc. delivers comprehensive independent living services designed to empower individuals with disabilities to live autonomously and participate fully in their communities.
Independence Inc. has consistently received Centers for Independent Living Formula Grants under CFDA #93.432 dating back to 2021, demonstrating a sustained commitment to disability services funding. Recent prime grant awards include a $258,292 award granted September 30, 2025 (completion September 26, 2027), a $394,063 award granted September 30, 2024 (completion September 29, 2026), and multiple prior-year awards of $258,292 dating to 2023. The core services provided through these grants encompass independent living skills training, peer counseling, information and referral assistance, individual and systems advocacy, and transition support from institutional to community-based living environments. Beyond direct service delivery, Independence Inc. collaborates with state and local entities as a sub-recipient to expand service capabilities into specialized areas including accessible transportation, housing modifications, and capital assistance. Sub-grant relationships have been established with the Kansas Department of Transportation for capital assistance (awards dated April 1, 2025 and October 17, 2023) and the Kansas Department for Children and Families for core independent living services and statewide independent living network planning (awards dated July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2023). Additionally, Independence Inc. received a Public Health Workforce Funding grant in March 2022 for Part C CILs operations, extending through September 30, 2024, further broadening the scope of services delivered to Kansas residents with disabilities.
Quick answers
Is Independence Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Independence Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through October 30, 2026.
What is Independence Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Independence Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers (2503KSILCL), from Office of Grants Management (ACL), on September 30, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Independence Inc.'s full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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