This award funds the approved 2024-25 rsvp program

This federal Project Grant award in the amount of $191,675.00 funds the 2024-25 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) administered by Future Builders, a non-profit organization located in Arkansas. The grant was awarded on April 1, 2024 by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) under the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program (CFDA 94.002).

The grant supports Future Builders' efforts to engage over 500 senior volunteers aged 55 and older in providing diverse community services across a four-county region in Arkansas. Volunteer activities span environmental stewardship, elder justice initiatives, veterans support, education, and healthcare assistance. Specific services include maintaining national parks and community gardens, educating seniors on healthcare fraud prevention, providing transportation for disabled veterans, mentoring students, supporting adult English language learners, and assisting in healthcare facilities. The funding includes $2,500 in one-time additional funds for volunteer travel related to training in Fiscal Year 2024. Future Builders has demonstrated its commitment to these programs by consistently meeting or exceeding the required 5% matching contributions.

Your 2024-25 statutory match is 5% and your budgetary match is 5.01%. This award is approved to add $2,500 in one-time additional funds for travel related to training in FY 24.