Federal Grant Award Summary

North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency On Aging, Inc. (doing business as Friendship Meals) received a $118,524 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management on June 24, 2026, to fund the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002). The award supports volunteer services delivered by adults ages 55 and older in Riley County, Kansas, through March 31, 2029. Under this program, RSVP volunteers provide mentoring and tutoring to children, support workforce development and job-readiness training, assist with food security initiatives, and engage in community service activities tailored to local needs. The organization is required to maintain a statutory match of 10 percent ($11,852.40), with a budgeted match of 14.57 percent, and is approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the award date.

The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program engages senior volunteers in flexible service commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week, allowing participants to choose how, where, and how often they serve while remaining civically engaged. As one of the nation's largest senior volunteer programs established in 1971, RSVP addresses diverse community needs including education, employment support, disaster preparedness, health services, and community development. This award represents continuation funding for an established program that leverages the skills and experience of older adults to strengthen community capacity and support vulnerable populations.