Federal Grant Award Summary

The Legacy Link, Inc. received a Project Grant award of $166,944 from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management on June 24, 2026, to fund the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for program year 2026-27. This award supports The Legacy Link's operation of the RSVP initiative in northern Georgia, which engages adults ages 55 and older in structured volunteer service activities. The program leverages senior volunteers to address critical community needs through multiple service categories, including meal delivery to homebound seniors, caregiver respite support, Medicare counseling, disaster preparedness assistance, mentoring and tutoring services, and volunteer recruitment and management. The award requires a statutory match of 10 percent from non-federal sources, with anticipated completion by March 31, 2029.

As an established AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grantee, The Legacy Link mobilizes over 200 senior volunteers annually to provide direct services to vulnerable populations within its service area. The grant funding supports program administration, volunteer management, and the delivery of evidence-based services that enable older adults to remain independent while simultaneously providing meaningful civic engagement opportunities for seniors. This award continues The Legacy Link's longstanding role as a critical partner in Georgia's aging services infrastructure under the Older Americans Act framework.