Project Grant 21SRDCO013

The Corporation for National and Community Service awarded a $637,983 Project Grant to Volunteers of America Colorado Branch under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP 94.002). The three-year grant will support an estimated 628 unduplicated volunteers serving with Volunteers of America Colorado's Larimer RSVP program. Approximately 215 volunteers will primarily provide services focused on healthy aging and independent living for older adults and individuals with disabilities. By the end of the grant period, 650 individuals are expected to have increased social supports or improved independent living capacity through nutrition, food, and transportation services. Additionally, 65 caregivers will have increased social ties or perceived support through respite services. The remaining 413 volunteers will address needs such as housing stability, social supports, youth education and mentoring, disaster response and recovery, home repairs for seniors, and cultural opportunities. The funding will be supplemented by $61,374 in local match cost sharing.