This award funds the approved 2026-27 americorps seniors rsvp program

The Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Grants Management awarded $163,634 to Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (doing business as Upper Valley Senior Center) on June 25, 2026, under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002).

The award funds the organization's 2026–27 RSVP program, which engages volunteers aged 55 and older in community service activities. RSVP volunteers recruit and manage other volunteers, mentor and tutor children, support workforce and job-readiness skill development, provide nutrition and food support, facilitate substance abuse education workshops, assist with disaster preparedness and mitigation, serve veterans and military families, and address other community needs. Volunteers choose their service commitment, ranging from a few hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Grafton County Senior Citizens Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1972 that provides senior nutrition, transportation, volunteer opportunities, and resources to residents in Grafton and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire. The organization has previously received RSVP funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support its volunteer programs.

The period of performance runs through March 31, 2029, with place of performance in New Hampshire. The organization's statutory match requirement is 10 percent; budgeted match is 32.78 percent. Pre-award costs are approved beginning 30 days prior to award.

Your 2026-27 statutory match requirement is 10% and your budgeted match is 32.78%. You are approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to award.