Federal Project Grant Award Summary

North Coast Opportunities, Inc. received a $316,667 Project Grant award dated June 24, 2026, from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Office of Grants Management under the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP, CFDA 94.002). The award funds the organization's 2026-27 RSVP program through March 31, 2029, with a statutory match requirement of 10.0 percent and a budgeted match of 10.0 percent. The organization is approved for pre-award costs beginning 30 days prior to the award date. The program will be implemented in California.

Under this RSVP award, North Coast Opportunities will deploy senior volunteers ages 55 and older to address community needs in Northern California. The RSVP program engages seniors in volunteer activities including mentoring and tutoring children, supporting workforce development and job-readiness training, providing disaster preparedness and mitigation support, advancing food security initiatives, and serving veterans and military families. Volunteers retain flexibility in choosing their service commitment, with options ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week, allowing the organization to adapt its service delivery to community needs while maintaining volunteer engagement in their service areas.