Federal Grant Award Summary

Catholic Charities Indianapolis received a $165,629 Project Grant awarded June 23, 2026, from the Corporation for National and Community Service under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), CFDA 94.002. The award funds the organization's 2026-27 RSVP program through March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs authorized beginning 30 days prior to the award date. Catholic Charities Indianapolis is required to provide a statutory match of 10 percent, with a budgeted match commitment of 17.74%.

Through this funding, Catholic Charities Indianapolis will implement senior volunteer initiatives that engage adults ages 55 and older in community service activities throughout the Indianapolis area. The RSVP program will facilitate volunteer opportunities spanning education, food security, health services, disaster preparedness, workforce development, and community support. Volunteers will have flexibility in choosing their service commitments, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week, while supporting vulnerable populations in central Indiana through mentoring, tutoring, and various community-based initiatives aligned with the organization's comprehensive social service mission.