Summary of Federal Grant Award

The City of Boston, through its Mayor's Office of Emergency Management (operating as the Treasurer's Office), received a $331,698 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management to fund the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002). The award, granted on June 23, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2029, supports the engagement of volunteers aged 55 and older in community service activities addressing diverse local needs.

Under this award, the City of Boston will deploy senior volunteers to deliver services across multiple community domains including youth mentoring and tutoring, workforce development and job-readiness training, food security support, disaster preparedness assistance, and services to veterans and military families. Volunteers participate on a flexible basis, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours weekly based on individual commitment preferences. The award carries a statutory match requirement of 10%, with the City budgeting a match of 53.12%, exceeding the federal minimum and demonstrating significant local investment in program sustainability. Pre-award costs were approved beginning 30 days prior to the official award date.