Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg received a $161,111 Project Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management, effective June 23, 2026, to support the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002) for the 2026-27 program year. This funding will enable the organization to recruit, train, and deploy senior volunteers aged 55 and older to address critical community needs across northern New York through June 30, 2027, with final completion by March 31, 2029.

Under this award, Catholic Charities will mobilize senior volunteers to deliver essential community services including mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, providing disaster preparedness and relief assistance, facilitating food security programs, delivering opioid and substance abuse education, offering tax preparation assistance, and supporting vulnerable populations. Volunteers will have flexibility in choosing their service commitment, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The organization is required to provide a 10% statutory match against the federal funding. The award was approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the official award date.