Federal Grant Award Summary

The Agency On Aging Of South Central Connecticut, Inc. received a Project Grant award of $126,753.00 from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management on June 23, 2026, to support the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). The award funds a senior volunteer initiative that engages adults ages 55 and older in community service activities throughout the South Central Connecticut region. Under this award, the agency will recruit, coordinate, and manage RSVP volunteers who provide essential services including mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, assisting with food security programs, facilitating disaster preparedness and mitigation activities, and providing companionship and support services to vulnerable seniors and veterans in the community. Volunteers choose their level of engagement, with service commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.

The award carries a statutory match requirement of 10%, with the awardee committing a budgeted match of 13.22%. The funding supports program operations through the ultimate completion date of March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs approved beginning 30 days prior to the official award date.