CNCS: Senior Corps RSVP Grants Competition, due Apr 6

Corporation for National and Community Service
Senior Corps RSVP Grants Competition
Due: April 6
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId...

RSVP engages people age 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities that deliver valuable services to meet community needs while providing an enriching experience to those who serve. RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The purpose of this RSVP grant funding is two-fold: (1) to establish new RSVP projects in geographic areas that are currently unserved by existing Corporation-funded RSVP projects; and (2) to expand the number of RSVP volunteers serving in existing RSVP projects who will engage in new programmatic activities. At a minimum, 20 percent of the RSVP volunteers supported by these grants must be placed in assignments to recruit other community volunteers, thus expanding the capacity of local non-profits to meet their missions. One of the stated priorities is assisting children and youth to succeed academically, including mentoring, tutoring, and other assistance to remain in school.