Federal Grant Award Summary

Ucan, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, received a $943,705 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP, CFDA 94.011) effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The award funds Ucan's 2026-27 FGP program with a required statutory match of 10% and budgetary match of 10.16%.

Under this grant, Ucan will operate an intergenerational volunteer service initiative that engages persons aged 55 and older with limited incomes in one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and educational support services to children with special needs or who are academically or socially disadvantaged. Foster Grandparent volunteers will commit approximately 20 hours per week providing direct services in schools, early education and childcare centers, and other community settings. Services include academic tutoring, literacy instruction, mentoring, parenting skills education to young parents, and developmental support for children with disabilities. As a continuation award, Ucan will maintain comprehensive financial and program records and comply with National Service Criminal History Checks for all compensated individuals throughout the three-year performance period.