Federal Grant Award Summary

Literacy New Jersey Inc. received a Project Grant award of $146,041.00 from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management for the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002), awarded on June 24, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2029. The award funds senior volunteer initiatives engaging adults ages 55 and older in community service activities across New Jersey. Under this program, RSVP volunteers provide tutoring and mentoring services to children, support workforce development and job-readiness training, assist with disaster preparedness activities, facilitate opioid and substance abuse education workshops, support food security programs, and serve veterans and military families. Volunteers select their level of service commitment, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.

The organization is required to maintain a 10 percent non-federal match, with a budgeted match of 10.3 percent. The award includes approval for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the official award date. This funding represents continuation of Literacy New Jersey Inc.'s established track record as a sustained RSVP grant recipient, leveraging senior volunteers to address multiple community needs while supporting the organization's broader mission of providing adult education and literacy services to underserved populations across New Jersey.