Centers for Independent Living Competition - Guam
This grant funds $110,326 to establish a center in Guam providing independent living services like skills training and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Funder: Administration for Community Living
Due Dates: June 16, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total funding: $110,326 | 24-month project period (two 12-month budget periods) | 1 expected award
Summary: Funds the establishment of a Center for Independent Living in Guam to provide and expand independent living services for people with significant disabilities.
Key Information: Applicants must be consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies serving unserved or underserved areas in Guam.
Description
This opportunity supports the creation of a new Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Guam, aiming to enhance the independence and community integration of people with significant disabilities. The funded center must deliver a comprehensive suite of independent living services, including information and referral, skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and transition support for individuals moving from institutions to community settings. The program is authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
