Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, AmeriCorps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages people ages 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. Volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Funding priorities for this opportunity include:

• Supporting older adults and caregivers through respite, support groups, system navigation, care coordination, and resources for older adults, including custodial grandparents and caregivers.
• Offer job readiness, mentoring, training, and remove barriers to employment for older adults
• Support parents in helping children succeed, mentor parents, connect families to resources, and strengthen community partnerships
• Use digital navigators and other strategies to protect older adults from financial fraud and exploitation, including emerging AI-driven scams
• Develop or renovate affordable housing, assist people experiencing homelessness in finding and maintaining permanent housing, and address housing needs for vulnerable populations
• Improve mental health, reduce isolation, prevent substance use, provide harm reduction tools (Naloxone, fentanyl test strips), peer support, and recovery services

Eligible applicants include tribal organizations, states, territories, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and institutions of higher education. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

Award amounts will vary as determined by the scope of the projects. Applicants are required to match funds through local, non-federal contributions of cash or in-kind services. The required match is at least 10% of the total project budget.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m.