Federal Grant Award Summary

United Way of the Lakeshore, Inc. received a Project Grant award of $144,258 from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). The award, made on June 24, 2026, funds the organization's 2026-27 RSVP program through March 31, 2029, with a required statutory match of 10 percent and a budgeted match of 11.62 percent. Pre-award costs are approved beginning 30 days prior to the official award date.

Under this grant, the organization engages volunteers ages 55 and older in community service activities that address local needs in Michigan. RSVP volunteers support a range of initiatives including mentoring and tutoring children, assisting with workforce development and job-readiness training, supporting food security programs, facilitating disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts, providing opioid and substance abuse education workshops, and serving veterans and military families. Volunteers select their service commitments with flexibility ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week, allowing participants to remain active and civically engaged while delivering measurable community impact.