Living Independence For Everyone (Life), Incorporated

Living Independence For Everyone (LIFE), Incorporated is a tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, that has been registered to receive federal awards since May 2005. The organization operates as the designated statewide network center for independent living in Mississippi, providing comprehensive services to individuals with significant disabilities. LIFE delivers federal grant-funded services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (ACL) through its participation in the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) program, serving as a critical component of Mississippi's disability services infrastructure.

Since 2021, Living Independence For Everyone has consistently received annual formula grants under the Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), with award amounts of $1,094,997 per fiscal year. The organization's grant-funded services include individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support services, information and referral assistance, and facilitation of community inclusion for individuals with significant disabilities. LIFE's grant awards have been issued through multiple ACL subdivisions, including the Administration on Disabilities and the National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The organization's funding timeline demonstrates sustained federal support, with consecutive two-year and one-year grant periods extending from September 2021 through September 2027, with an additional specialized public health workforce funding grant for Centers for Independent Living (Part C CILs) awarded in March 2022. Through these multi-year formula grants, LIFE leverages federal resources to empower Mississippi residents with disabilities to achieve greater independence, personal autonomy, and community integration while maintaining compliance with Rehabilitation Act standards and federal assurances.