Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa

Background
ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in American Samoa to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services and support the network of centers for independent living. This program funds Centers for Independent Living to provide services to people with significant disabilities, as authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Centers funded must provide at least the following core services: Information and referral; Independent living skills training; Peer counseling; Individual and systems advocacy; Services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitate the transition of youth to postsecondary life.

Grant Details
The estimated total funding amount to be awarded to establish a center for independent living in American Samoa is $159,762. The funding will be awarded in two 12-month budget periods for a total two-year period of performance. The program requires the center to help people with significant disabilities develop and achieve their independent living goals, promote and practice the independent living philosophy, offer services to people with various types of significant disabilities, increase the capacity of communities within the center’s service area to meet the needs of people with significant disabilities, notify people with significant disabilities who could benefit from services about the client assistance program, conduct aggressive outreach about the center’s services to reach people with significant disabilities who are unserved or underserved by programs under this title.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies and the designated state entity under section 724 of the Act. Indian tribal organizations (American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native American), faith-based organizations, LGBTQIA2S+ organizations, and community-based organizations are also eligible. To be eligible for funding, organizations must not currently receive funds under title VII, chapter 1, part C of the Rehabilitation Act or must propose to expand an existing center by establishing a separate complete center. The organization must have legal authority to carry out the purpose of title VII, part C of the Rehabilitation Act and perform specific functions within a community located in American Samoa.

Period of Performance
The grant will be performed over a two-year period in two 12-month budget periods starting from September 1, 2024.

Grant Value
$159,762

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location where the grant will be performed is American Samoa.