Federal Grant Award Summary

Risewell Community Services, Inc., received a $286,021 Project Grant award from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (CFDA 94.016), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. This award funds the organization's 2026-27 Senior Companion Program (SCP), which mobilizes economically disadvantaged volunteers aged 55 and older to provide supportive services to vulnerable adults with special needs in the New York service area. The grant requires a statutory match of 10 percent and a budgetary match of 45.53 percent.

Under this award, Risewell Community Services will deploy Senior Companions to deliver individualized supportive services including companionship, transportation assistance, respite care, and light household chores to help vulnerable populations maintain dignity and independence within their homes and communities. These services address critical community needs while simultaneously enriching the volunteer experience for participating seniors. The three-year funding period supports both the operational costs of the program and stipends for volunteer participants engaged in this dual-mission service model.