Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Miles City received a $132,460 Project Grant from the Corporation for National Service's Office of Grants Management, awarded June 25, 2026, to support the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). This award funds volunteer services delivered by adults ages 55 and older through the city's RSVP program, which operates through March 31, 2029. The program engages senior volunteers in community service activities including mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, assisting with disaster preparedness initiatives, supporting food security efforts, and serving veterans and military families. Volunteers maintain flexibility in their service commitments, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours weekly. The city has met its statutory 10% match requirement by budgeting 14.57% in matching funds.

The award includes pre-award cost authorization beginning 30 days prior to the formal award date, enabling the city to initiate program setup and volunteer recruitment activities. As a municipal government in rural Eastern Montana, the City of Miles City leverages this RSVP funding to address diverse community needs through senior volunteer engagement and management, supporting regional service delivery across its jurisdiction.