AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016

Objective

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Program funds are used to support Senior Companions in providing supportive, individualized services to help adults with special needs maintain their dignity and independence.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Local
• State
• Territorial
• Tribal
• Nonprofit Organization

See the program's Notice of Funding Availability/Opportunity.

Who Benefits

• Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level
• Senior Citizen (65+)

Senior Companions must be: 55 years of age or older, with an income of up to 200 percent of poverty, based on the Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines; interested in serving special-needs adults, especially the frail elderly, and must be physically, mentally and emotionally capable, and willing to serve on a person-to-person basis. However, non-income eligible individuals may serve as non-stipended volunteers under certain conditions.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

rcorindo@cns.gov
202-606-6727