Federal Grant Award Summary

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. received a $308,560 Project Grant awarded June 24, 2026, from the Corporation for National Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). The award funds the organization's approved 2026-27 RSVP program, which engages volunteers ages 55 and older in community service activities. Based on the program's established scope, RSVP services typically include recruiting and managing senior volunteers, mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, providing food security assistance, facilitating disaster preparedness support, and delivering opioid and substance abuse education workshops. Volunteers participating in the program commit variable hours, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week, according to their individual availability and preference.

The award requires Community Action Pioneer Valley to provide a 10.88% non-federal match against the $308,560 federal obligation, exceeding the statutory 10% match requirement. The project period extends through March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs eligible beginning 30 days prior to the official award date of June 24, 2026. Given the awardee's established portfolio as a comprehensive anti-poverty provider in Western Massachusetts with significant prior experience managing federal community development programs, the RSVP funding supports the organization's broader mission of addressing poverty and community needs across Franklin and Hampshire counties.