Resources For Independence

Resources For Independence is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Cumberland, Maryland, that operates as a Centers for Independent Living (CIL) under the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Since its registration with SAM.gov in 2009, the organization has established itself as a key provider of independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities across Maryland. The organization specializes in delivering comprehensive support services designed to promote community integration, self-determination, and full participation in mainstream American society for people with disabilities.

Through its federal grant awards, Resources For Independence has received consistent annual funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432), with recent prime grant awards ranging from approximately $130,263 to $182,353 per fiscal year. The core services provided through these formula grants include information and referral, skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and transition assistance to help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence and community integration. Beyond its prime grant awards, Resources For Independence has served as a sub-recipient for independent living services funding passed through the Maryland State Department of Education, collaborating on initiatives to expand support for underserved children and youth with disabilities aged 10-21, including efforts funded under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (CFDA 93.369) and COVID-19 vaccine access initiatives. The organization's grant awards have been managed through various ACL program offices, including the Administration on Disabilities and the National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, demonstrating sustained federal confidence in its capacity to serve vulnerable populations across multiple funding cycles from 2021 through 2027.