Federal Grant Award Summary

The Corporation for National and Community Service awarded the City of Santa Fe $262,127 on June 22, 2026, through the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). This Project Grant funds the city's 2026-27 RSVP program, which engages volunteers ages 55 and older in community service activities. The award supports senior volunteers to mentor and tutor children, assist with workforce development and job-readiness training, provide disaster preparedness support, support food security initiatives, and deliver other community-based volunteer services. Volunteers select their own service commitment, ranging from minimal hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week, allowing flexibility in participation levels.

The award carries a statutory match requirement of 10 percent, with the city budgeting 71.39 percent in non-federal match, significantly exceeding the minimum requirement. The project period extends through March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs authorized beginning 30 days prior to the official award date. As a municipal government entity, the City of Santa Fe serves as the prime recipient and will administer the RSVP program activities within New Mexico.