Federal Grant Award Summary

Genesee County, NY received a $156,508 Project Grant award on June 25, 2026, from the Corporation for National and Community Service to fund the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002). This award supports the engagement of adults ages 55 and older in community-based volunteer service activities within New York. The program funds volunteer initiatives including tutoring and mentoring of children, workforce development and job-readiness training assistance, disaster preparedness and mitigation support, food security program support, volunteer recruitment and management, opioid and substance abuse education facilitation, and services to veterans and military families. RSVP volunteers retain flexibility in choosing their service commitment, with options ranging from minimal hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

The award carries a statutory match requirement of 10 percent, with Genesee County budgeting a matching contribution of 10 percent. The ultimate completion date is March 31, 2029, and the awardee is approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the formal award date. This funding represents Genesee County's continuation of senior volunteer engagement activities under the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program, which has been established since 1971 and operates as one of the nation's largest senior volunteer initiatives.