Project Grant 26SCHTN002

The Corporation for National and Community Service, through its Office of Grants Management, awarded Tennessee Respite Coalition $121,179 under the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (CFDA 94.016) effective July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. This Project Grant funds the organization's 2026–27 Senior Companion Program activities, which represent a $20,564 increase to the baseline funding of $81,000. The award requires a statutory match of 10% and a budgetary match of 33.16%.

Tennessee Respite Coalition delivers respite services to family caregivers of homebound older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Tennessee by mobilizing AmeriCorps Senior volunteers aged 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes. Core services include friendly visits, music and memory activities, accompaniment to medical appointments and social events, and preparation of light meals. These supportive, individualized services are designed to help vulnerable adults maintain dignity and independence while simultaneously enriching the volunteer experience for participating seniors. The program addresses critical community needs by reducing caregiver burden and mitigating social isolation among homebound populations across the state.