Project Grant 26SRCIL003

Federal Grant Award Summary

Handson Suburban Chicago, doing business as Retired And Senior Volunteer Program, received a $380,585 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management to fund the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). The award, issued on June 24, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2029, will support senior volunteer initiatives across suburban Chicago communities.

Under this award, the organization will engage volunteers ages 55 and older in community service activities designed to address diverse local needs. Primary service categories include tutoring and mentoring children, providing workforce development and job-readiness training, supporting food security programs, facilitating disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts, delivering opioid and substance abuse education workshops, serving veterans and military families, and recruiting and managing additional volunteers. Seniors participating in the program select their own service commitments, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The awardee is obligated to provide a 25.12% non-federal match against the statutory 10% requirement, and pre-award costs are approved beginning 30 days prior to the award date.