Federal Grant Award Summary

Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, Inc. received a Project Grant of $146,666 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (via its Office of Grants Management) to implement the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002) for the 2026-27 program year. The award was made on June 25, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2029, and carries a 10% statutory match requirement. The awardee is approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the award date.

Through this funding, Mahube-Otwa will engage volunteers ages 55 and older in community service activities addressing multiple community needs. The RSVP program will facilitate senior volunteer initiatives including tutoring and mentoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, assisting with food security programs, providing disaster preparedness support, serving veterans and military families, and recruiting and managing additional volunteers. Participants will have flexibility in selecting their volunteer commitments, ranging from minimal hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week, while remaining civically engaged within their Minnesota communities.