Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Cape May received a Project Grant award of $138,081 on June 24, 2026, from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management to fund the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002). This award will support senior volunteer initiatives engaging adults ages 55 and older in community service activities throughout New Jersey. The program will operate through March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs eligible beginning 30 days prior to the award date.

Under this grant, the County of Cape May will mobilize senior volunteers to deliver essential community services, including tutoring and mentoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, assisting with food security programs, providing disaster preparedness support, and serving veterans and military families. RSVP volunteers will have flexibility in choosing their service commitment, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The awardee is required to provide a statutory match of 10 percent of total project costs, and has budgeted a match of 29.12 percent, demonstrating significant local investment in sustaining the program's community impact.