Federal Grant Award Summary

United Way of Central West Virginia, Inc. received a $309,105 Project Grant award dated June 24, 2026, from the Office of Grants Management to implement the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002) for the 2026-27 program year. The award funds senior volunteer initiatives targeting adults ages 55 and older in West Virginia. Under this grant, the organization will deploy experienced volunteers to address community needs through mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, facilitating opioid and substance abuse prevention education, assisting with food security programs, and serving veterans and military families. Volunteers will have flexibility in their service commitments, ranging from several hours to 40 hours per week, enabling them to choose how, where, and when they contribute.

The award carries a statutory match requirement of 10%, which the grantee has budgeted at 10.02%. The program period extends through March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs authorized beginning 30 days prior to the official award date. This award is part of AmeriCorps Seniors' established national program, which has engaged seniors in community service since 1971 and provides volunteers the opportunity to remain civically engaged while addressing critical community service gaps across education, health, disaster relief, and social support domains.