Federal Grant Award Summary

Northern Arizona University received a $933,569 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, to fund the approved 2026–27 AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) (CFDA 94.011). The award requires a 10% statutory match and 10% budgetary match from the institution. The FGP is an intergenerational volunteer service initiative that engages individuals aged 55 and older with limited incomes to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and educational support to children with special needs or those who are academically or socially disadvantaged. Volunteers deliver services averaging 20 hours per week in schools, early childhood education centers, childcare facilities, and other community settings.

Under this award, Northern Arizona University will administer volunteer activities including academic tutoring, literacy instruction, mentoring, and developmental support services for eligible children. The university must maintain comprehensive financial and program records for three years following submission of the final Federal Financial Report and ensure all compensated individuals complete National Service Criminal History Checks. As the Parent awardee under the Arizona Board of Regents, Northern Arizona University serves as the implementing entity responsible for program execution and compliance across the three-year project period.