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II. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Replacement Sponsor Competition
III. Senior Companion Program (SCP) Replacement Sponsor Competition
V. Training and Technical Assistance Calls
VI. Frequently Asked Questions
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 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 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