Federal Grant Award Summary

The Corporation for National and Community Service, through its Office of Grants Management, awarded Rutland Community Programs, Inc. a Project Grant of $195,262 under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002), effective June 25, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2029. This award funds the organization's approved 2026-27 RSVP program, which engages seniors ages 55 and older in community-based volunteer activities addressing diverse local needs.

Through this funding, Rutland Community Programs will mobilize and manage senior volunteers to provide tutoring and mentoring services to children, support workforce development and job readiness training, facilitate health education initiatives, assist with tax preparation, provide transportation services for seniors, and support food security programs in Vermont. The program requires a statutory match of 10 percent, with Rutland budgeting a 33.99 percent match. Pre-award costs are approved beginning 30 days prior to the award date. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers serve on a flexible schedule ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week, enabling seniors to remain active and civically engaged while addressing critical community needs.