AmeriCorps Announces Funding Opportunity for AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Projects
31 Julio 2024 - 2:30PM
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and
volunteering, announced a significant funding opportunity aimed at
engaging people aged 55 and older in meaningful volunteer
activities through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This
funding opportunity is designed to engage the skills, knowledge and
experience of older adults to bring solutions to the needs of
communities across the country.
“This funding opportunity will allow AmeriCorps Seniors to
expand the national priorities our volunteers can help support,”
said Atalaya Sergi, Director of AmeriCorps Seniors. “RSVP is a
valuable community asset that brings experienced, knowledgeable,
and dedicated older adult volunteers to help find solutions for
communities.”
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program allows applicants to identify
the most urgent needs in their community and engage volunteers who
bring a lifetime of skills, knowledge and lived experience to their
volunteer commitments, which range from a few hours to 40 hours per
week. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, tribal
communities, faith-based, institutions of higher education, and
local and state governments. Applicants may propose programs that
address a variety of community needs. However, AmeriCorps Seniors
is prioritizing the following issue areas for this RSVP funding
competition:
- Supporting older adults and their caregivers
- Helping older adults re-enter the workforce
- Preventing and mitigating fraud and scams
- Reducing the number of people who are unhoused
- Supporting local climate change initiatives
- Supporting behavioral health initiatives, including mental
health and substance use
This funding is intended to establish AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
projects in geographic areas currently unserved by existing
AmeriCorps-funded RSVP projects, support the continued
implementation of successful and impactful RSVP projects, and to
expand the number of older adult volunteers. Applications are due
no later than Wednesday, September 18, 2024, by 5
p.m. ET Successful applicants will be
notified by January 2025.
“We are excited to launch this funding opportunity, which
leverages the invaluable skills and experience of older adults to
address the pressing needs of communities nationwide,” said
Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps. “By engaging in
meaningful volunteer activities, our AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
program participants will make a profound impact, fostering
stronger, more resilient communities.”
Read more details about the grant criteria and
technical assistance opportunities.
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