This $198,092 federal Project Grant award from the Corporation for National and Community Service's (AmeriCorps) AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002) funds the City of Pittsfield's RSVP program in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The grant supports the recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers aged 55 and older to address critical community needs in areas such as education, healthy futures, and capacity building for non-profit organizations. RSVP volunteers provide services like tutoring students, delivering meals to homebound seniors, and assisting at food banks. The award covers a 3-year project period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027, and includes an additional $2,500 in one-time funding for travel related to training in fiscal year 2024.
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