The Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), supports the establishment of one center for independent living in American Samoa to provide, expand, and improve independent living services and strengthen the network of centers for independent living.

Overview

ACL intends to award funds for the creation of a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private nonprofit agency in American Samoa. Funded centers must deliver core independent living services, including 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 individuals at risk of entering institutions, and support for the transition of youth to postsecondary life. The project period is 24 months, comprising two 12-month budget periods.

Funding and Benefits

• Total Estimated Funding: $159,762 to establish one center for independent living in American Samoa
• Program Funding: $319,524
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Award Minimum: $159,762
• Award Maximum: $159,762
• Cost Sharing or Matching: Not required
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary
• Assistance Listing: 93.432 — ACL Centers for Independent Living
• Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2026-ACL-AOD-IL-0013

Eligibility

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including domestic private nonprofit entities, Indian tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations that meet the requirements.

To qualify, an applicant must:

• Be a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private nonprofit agency
• Have the authority to carry out Part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and perform the functions listed in section 725(b) and (c) and subparts F and G of 45 CFR part 1329 within a community located in a State or in a bordering State
• Be able to plan, conduct, administer, and evaluate a center consistent with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and subparts F and G of 45 CFR part 1329
• Not currently be receiving funds under Part C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, or propose the expansion of an existing center through the establishment of a separate and complete center at a different geographical location
• Propose to serve one or more geographic areas identified as unserved or underserved
• Submit documentation demonstrating that the new center is consistent with the design for establishing a statewide network of centers in the State Plan for Independent Living of the State or Outlying Area the applicant proposes to serve

Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.

Deadline and Timeline

• Closing Date: August 3, 2026
• Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the listed application due date
• Last Updated: July 2, 2026
• Archive Date: October 31, 2026

Contact Information

Grantor Contact: Peter Nye
Email: peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov

Additional information and application materials are available at https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities. Applicants must apply through www.grants.gov.