Award Details:
Bryan County Retired Senior Volunteer Program Inc. received $103,448 in federal funding on June 18, 2026, through the Office of Grants Management to support the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002). The project will operate through March 31, 2029, with pre-award costs authorized beginning 30 days prior to the award date.
Products and Services:
This award funds volunteer engagement activities that mobilize adults ages 55 and older to address community needs in Oklahoma City. Under the RSVP program, senior volunteers provide services including tutoring and mentoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, assisting with food security initiatives, facilitating disaster preparedness and mitigation support, and serving veterans and military families. RSVP volunteers also recruit and manage additional volunteers and facilitate opioid and substance abuse education workshops. Volunteers maintain flexibility in determining their service commitment, with options ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The awardee must maintain a 10.18 percent non-federal match requirement against the federal obligation, consistent with the program's statutory 10 percent match requirement.