Federal Grant Award Summary

The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston received a Project Grant award of $445,143 from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management for the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). The award was made on June 18, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2029. This funding supports the organization's senior volunteer initiative, which engages adults ages 55 and older in community-based service activities addressing diverse local needs.

Under this RSVP grant, the Jewish Community Center will deploy senior volunteers to deliver services across multiple community impact areas, including tutoring and mentoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, providing disaster preparedness education, facilitating opioid and substance abuse prevention workshops, supporting food security programs, and serving veterans and military families. Volunteers maintain flexibility in their service commitments, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The awardee's budgeted match of 29.35% exceeds the statutory 10% match requirement, and the organization is approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the official award date.