CNCS is offering Senior Corps Relinquishment Funds Grants for the FY 2012 competition. Grants aim to support new RSVP Program projects in areas with discontinued projects due to grant relinquishment. Existing grantees can also receive augmentations to include new Veterans-related activities. Grant relinquishment is when a sponsor voluntarily discontinues using Federal funds to support Senior Corps volunteers. The closing date for applications is May 15, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 161615
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CNCS-GRANTS-040412 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Senior Corps Relinquishment Funds Grants |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation:: | Supporting service opportunities for volunteers age 55 and over |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 94.002 — Retired and Senior Volunteer Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $7,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to nonprofit organizations, state service commissions, volunteer centers, institutions of higher education, national or regional education agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based institutions.
Existing RSVP grantees are also eligible to apply under this Notice. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description:: | For the FY 2012 Senior Corps competition, CNCS will prioritize investment in the following areas of its work:
For RSVP Program: A grant relinquishment is defined as a voluntary choice by a Senior Corps sponsor to discontinue using the Federal funding available to support the Senior Corps volunteers and volunteer services in their community. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | updated opportunity title | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1