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II. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Expansion Sponsor Competition
III. Senior Companion Program (SCP) Expansion Sponsor Competition
V. Training and Technical Assistance Calls
VI. Frequently Asked Questions
This website is intended to support the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and Senior Companion Program (SCP) Expansion Sponsor Competition. Only the states and geographic areas identified are eligible under these competitions. The actual level of funding is subject to the availability of annual appropriations.
I. Application Deadline
Application Deadline: Applications are due by 5:00PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Successful applicants will be notified prior to the start date.
II. AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Expansion Sponsor Competition
FGP Expansion Sponsor Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
FGP/SCP Grant Application Instructions
FGP Appendix A: List of Available Funding Opportunities by State updated 12/7/20
Appendix B: FGP Performance Measure Instructions
Appendix C: Terms and Definitions
FGP Work Plan Development worksheets
III. AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) Expansion Sponsor Competition
SCP Expansion Sponsor Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
FGP/SCP Grant Application Instructions
SCP Appendix A: List of Available Funding Opportunities by State updated 12/22/20
Appendix B: SCP Performance Measure Instructions
Appendix C: Terms and Definitions
SCP Work Plan Development worksheets
IV. Required Documents
These supplemental documents are referenced in the NOFO and Grant Application Instructions.
Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS)
V. Training and Technical Assistance Calls and Resources
AmeriCorps Seniors will host a series of webinars to introduce potential applicants to the AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP programs, this competition, its performance measurement system and more. See below for available sessions, and click on the link to register and receive detailed connection information. All session will be recorded and recordings will be available on this webpage shortly after a webinar’s conclusion.
Watch session 1, session 2, session 3, session 4 and session 5 recordings
Session slides and transcripts
Session 1: Introducing the 2021 FGP-SCP Competition
Tuesday, January 5, 2021- 3:30pm ET
This webinar briefly introduces these two programs and reviewed how the competition works, including highlighting some key components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Session 2: The Foster Grandparent Program
Wednesday, January 6, 2021- 3:30pm ET
This webinar explains the AmeriCorps FGP program in depth, including spotlighting the kinds of activities volunteers may engage in, performance measure requirements and specific aspects of program management and compliance that applicants need to understand in their application.
Session 3: The Senior Companion Program
Tuesday, January 12, 2021- 3:30pm ET
This webinar explains the AmeriCorps Seniors SCP program in depth, including spotlighting the kinds of activities volunteers may engage in, performance measure requirements and specific aspects of program management and compliance that applicants need to understand in their application.
Session 4: Best Practices in Budget Development
Wednesday, January 13, 2021- 3:30 pm ET
This webinar provides best practices for application budget development.
Session 5: Submitting Your Application in eGrants
Thursday, January 14, 2021- 3:30pm ET
This webinar walks through eGrants, AmeriCorps’ electronic grants management system, step-by-step.
VI. Frequently Asked Questions
FGP-SCP Expansion Sponsor Competition FAQ
VII. Resources for Applicants
National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)