Table of Contents


I. Application Deadline

II. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Replacement Sponsor Competition

III. Senior Companion Program (SCP) Replacement Sponsor Competition

IV. Required Documents

V. Training and Technical Assistance Calls

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

VII. Resources for Applicants

 

This website is intended to support the Corporation for National and Community Service's (CNCS) Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and Senior Companion Program (SCP) Replacement Sponsor Competition. Replacement Sponsor Competitions are available in pre-determined states and geographic locations, where an existing FGP and/or SCP sponsor has or intends to cease services in the designated geographic area. 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 EXTENDED: Applications are due by 5:00PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Application Deadline: Applications are due by 5:00PM Eastern Time on Friday, December 6, 2019. Successful applicants will be notified prior to the start date.  

II. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Replacement Sponsor Competition

FGP Replacement Sponsor Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

FGP/SCP Grant Application Instructions

FGP Appendix A: List of Available Funding Opportunities by State (Updated October 2, 2019)

Appendix B: FGP Performance Measure Instructions 

FGP Federal Regulations

FGP Work Plan Development worksheets

III. Senior Companion Program (SCP) Replacement Sponsor Competition

SCP Replacement Sponsor Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

FGP/SCP Grant Application Instructions

SCP Appendix A: List of Available Funding Opportunities by State

Appendix B: SCP Performance Measure Instructions 

SCP Federal Regulations

SCP Work Plan Development worksheets

IV. Required Documents

These supplemental documents are references in the Grant Application Instructions. Please see Part IV of the Grant Application Instructions for the full table of required documents.

Financial Management Survey
New Recipient Payment Management System Instructions


V. Training and Technical Assistance Calls and Resources

From November 4 through November 7, CNCS hosted a series of webinars to introduce potential applicants to FGP/SCP, this competition, its performance measurements system and more.  See below for recordings and materials from these webinars. 

Session 1: Introducing the FGP-SCP Competition
Monday, November 4, 2019
3:30pm ET

This webinar briefly introduced these two programs and reviewed how the competition works, including highlighting some key components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Click here for the session slides and transcript. 

Session 2: The Foster Grandparent Program
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
3:30pm ET

This webinar explained the 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.

Click here for the session slides and transcript.

Session 3: The Senior Companion Program
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
3:30pm ET

This webinar explained the 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.

Click here for the session slides and transcript.

Session 4: Submitting Your Application in eGrants
Thursday, November 7, 2019
3:30pm ET

This webinar walked through eGrants, CNCS’ electronic grants management system, step-by-step.

Click here for the session slides and transcript.

VI.  Frequently Asked Questions

FGP-SCP Replacement Sponsor Competition FAQ

VII.  Resources for Applicants

National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) 

FGP Program Regulations

SCP Program Regulations

Uniform Guidance § CFR 200

Further information

Program Type
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
Status
Open
CFDA number
94.011 | 94.016
Contact Email
2020FGPSCP@cns.gov