Appropriate Regional Commissioners, Rehabilitation Services Administration. See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a list of regional offices. No minimum share is required, but each applicant is encouraged to furnish as large a part of the total cost as possible. Existing projects are approved on an annual basis with funding on a 12 month basis. New projects are funded for five years with funding approved on a 12-month basis.
Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Services must include independent living core services which mean information and referral services, training in independent living skills, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and as appropriate, a combination of any other independent living services specified in Title II of the Rehabilitation Act. Each center must have a governing board composed of a majority of persons with significant disabilities. The majority of the staff and individuals in decision making positions must be individuals with disabilities. Not less than 1.8 percent and not more than two percent of Federal funds appropriated for the program must be reserved to provide training and technical assistance under contracts with entities experienced in the operation of centers for independent living. Fiscal records must be maintained for three years after the grant ends and the final financial report is submitted or until all audit questions are resolved.