Federal Grant Award Summary

Seniors In Service Of Tampa Bay, Inc. received a Project Grant award of $600,003 effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (CFDA 94.016). This award represents a $192,518 increase to the organization's baseline funding, bringing total baseline funding to $540,000, and consolidates two previous grants while expanding the organization's service footprint across multiple geographic areas and service categories within Florida.

Under this grant, Seniors In Service engages economically disadvantaged volunteers aged 55 and older as Senior Companions to provide essential supportive services to vulnerable adults with special needs throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. The program delivers individualized services including companionship, transportation assistance, respite care, and light household support designed to combat social isolation and enable beneficiaries to maintain dignity and independence in their homes and communities. The award includes a 10% statutory match requirement and 10% budgetary match, demonstrating the organization's commitment to program sustainability alongside federal investment.