This $300,000 Project Grant awarded by the Office of Grants Management funds the 2024-2025 Foster Grandparent Program (CFDA 94.011) operated by New Opportunities Inc., a non-profit organization in Connecticut. The Foster Grandparent Program engages 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, childcare centers, and other educational settings. This grant supports New Opportunities Inc.'s efforts to improve academic performance, social-emotional development, and school readiness for disadvantaged children through one-on-one attention and personalized support from senior volunteers. The award covers a 3-year project period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, with a 10% statutory match requirement.
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