Centers for Independent Living Competition - Guam

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a forecasted discretionary funding opportunity for the establishment of a Center for Independent Living in Guam. ACL supports programs that advance community-based services for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of promoting independence, community integration, and full participation in society. The funding opportunity is issued under the Assistance Listing 93.432, specifically for Centers for Independent Living, in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish, expand, and strengthen the provision of independent living services in Guam. The grant will support the creation of a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private nonprofit agency that will serve as a Center for Independent Living. The center is expected to provide a minimum of five federally required core services: information and referral; independent living skills training; peer counseling; individual and systems advocacy; and transition services. Transition services include assisting individuals transitioning from nursing homes or other institutions back into the community, preventing individuals at risk of institutionalization, and supporting youth with disabilities transitioning to postsecondary life. The funding amount available for this opportunity is $159,762, which will support a 24-month project period divided into two 12-month budget periods. The estimated number of awards is one, with the award ceiling, floor, and total program funding all set at $159,762. Cost-sharing or matching is not required for this grant. ACL expects that awarded funds will be used directly to establish and operate the center in Guam, ensuring consistency with federal standards for independent living centers, including those outlined in section 725 of the Rehabilitation Act and 45 CFR part 1329. Eligibility for this competition is limited to domestic private nonprofit entities, including community-based organizations, Indian tribal organizations, and faith-based groups, provided they meet specific criteria. Applicants must be consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, and non-residential private nonprofit agencies with authority to perform functions outlined in the Rehabilitation Act. They must be capable of carrying out the purpose of Part C of Title VII of the Act, and able to receive and administer funds from multiple public and private sources. Applicants must not currently be receiving Part C funds unless they propose to expand by establishing a separate and complete new center in a different geographic area. Additionally, applicants must show that the proposed center aligns with the State Plan for Independent Living for Guam and serves geographic areas identified as unserved or underserved. The forecasted timeline for this opportunity begins with an estimated post date of March 26, 2026. Applications will be due by June 29, 2026. The estimated award date is September 1, 2026, which is also the projected start date for funded projects. The project period is expected to last for two years. Because this is a forecast, the opportunity is not yet open for applications. No pre-application deadlines or question submission dates have been indicated. Interested applicants should consult the ACL grants website at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities for additional information and updates once the notice of funding availability is officially posted. For direct inquiries regarding this competition, the grant contact is Peter Nye, who may be reached at 202-795-7606. No government email address was provided in the forecast. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply.