AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration Program (FGP) 94.017

Objective

The Senior Demonstration Program authorizes the AmeriCorps Seniors’ Director to invest in innovative projects that demonstrate how older American volunteers may contribute to new objectives or certain national priorities. This Demonstration Authority allows organizations the flexibility to develop new ideas and creative programming that addresses community needs without some of the constraints applied to traditional AmeriCorps Seniors’ programs. AmeriCorps Seniors awards grants for the Senior Demonstration Program through special funding opportunities. Since the Senior Demonstration Program is not tied to signature AmeriCorps Seniors’ program models, applicants can propose new ways to deploy older adults in service that align with the objectives of the funding opportunity. The grantee as a whole can reduce social isolation and enhance their civic engagement services by utilizing a variety of volunteer opportunities and workforce options and expand within the community.

Who Can Apply

• Other

For Continuations and Renewals Notice, only AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program grantees who currently receive federal funds for an AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program grant may apply for funding. For new programming, the following non-federal entities (all of which are defined in 2 CFR 200.69) are eligible to apply: • Indian tribes • Institutions of higher education • Local governments • Nonprofit organizations • States governments In addition to Indian tribes as defined in 2 CFR 200.1, tribal organizations that are controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by federally recognized Indian tribes are also eligible to apply.

Who Benefits

• Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level

Persons age 55 and older who are willing to volunteer by serving in a diverse range of activities that meet specific community needs. See the program's Notice of Federal Funding/Opportunity for additional information. Community based programming with a strong evaluation component, serving adults over the age of fifty-five.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

rcorindo@cns.gov
202-606-6727