Federal Grant Award Summary

The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center (doing business as The Volunteer Center of Durham) received a $137,000 Project Grant award from the Office of Grants Management on June 24, 2026, to support the 2026-27 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (CFDA 94.002). This award, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2029, funds volunteer engagement activities serving North Carolina communities. The awardee is required to provide a 10% non-federal match against the federal obligation, with pre-award costs eligible beginning 30 days prior to the award date.

Under this award, the organization will operate an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP initiative that engages adults ages 55 and older in community service addressing diverse local needs. Volunteers supported through this funding will provide services including mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job readiness training, assisting with food security programs, providing disaster preparedness support, facilitating substance abuse education workshops, and serving veterans and military families. Volunteers will have flexibility in determining their service commitment, with options ranging from a few hours weekly to a maximum of 40 hours per week, while remaining civically engaged and maintaining active roles in their communities.