This federal Project Grant award of $502,565.00 from the Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management supports the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (CFDA 94.011) operated by Community Action of Southern Kentucky Inc. (CASK). The funding will enable CASK to engage senior volunteers aged 55 and older to provide tutoring, mentoring, and supportive services for children with special needs or facing educational challenges in schools, Head Start programs, and other educational settings. The award covers the period from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2027 and includes a one-time $2,500 supplement for volunteer training-related travel. As a subrecipient, CASK has a 10% statutory match requirement under this grant program. The overarching objective is to improve academic performance, social-emotional development, and school readiness for disadvantaged children through personalized support from senior volunteer Foster Grandparents.
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