RSVP Grantees

View Program Updates

Oct. 1, 2024

AmeriCorps Seniors Final Rule Fact Sheet

Dec. 17, 2024

Notes From the Director's Desk: December Edition

Nov. 14, 2024

Notes From the Director's Desk: November Edition

Update: Notes from the Director’s Desk

AmeriCorps Seniors created a direct link for grant staff who are not listed in eGrants to sign up for the AmeriCorps Seniors Notes from the Director's Desk. You will be required to input your e-mail address and grant number to sign up. Once the request is submitted, we will verify the grant number is active and add the grantee to the email list. Sign up.

Training Corner

Dive into specific technical assistance topics to help you build your skills while managing your AmeriCorps Seniors grant.

Training and Technical Assistance Calls

Advisory Councils, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. ET
Performance Measures & Work Plans, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. ET
Progress Report Submission, Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2 p.m. ET
Financial Management and Report Submission, Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2 p.m. ET

Register for the Grantee Essentials TTA Calls

Missed our last Grantee Essentials TTA call? Check out the Grantee Essentials TTA learning path in Litmos. This learning path includes webinar recordings, presentations, and other materials.

New! View the full 2025 AmeriCorps Seniors Training and Technical Assistance Events Schedule.

Spotlight on Training Resources

This month, we are highlighting the Monitoring Self-Assessment Debrief from the November 2024 Grantee Essentials Training and Technical Assistance call.

During this call, we reviewed AmeriCorps Seniors-specific common monitoring findings, best practices for reducing the likelihood of future findings, monitoring process and support resources, and answered questions about the Uniform Monitoring Package self-assessment tool.

Note: If you are using the direct link, you must first log in to Litmos, then click the link to the course. For technical support, to request access, or if you need assistance accessing these pages using assistive technology, email: serviceresources@americorps.gov.

RSVP Grantee Resources

**AmeriCorps Seniors Grant Application Instructions

The instructions in this package apply to all AmeriCorps Seniors applicants. The instructions address the types of information that must be included to fulfill application and grant requirements

**Entering Your Volunteer Station Roster

eGrants Step-by-Step Instructions for All Grantees

**FY 2025 AmeriCorps Seniors Final Rule Presentation

This presentation explores key updates to the AmeriCorps Seniors program following the implementation of the 2025 final rule. You will learn about:
-Updated match requirements for the RSVP program
-Changes to income calculation for Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs
-New policies on stipend continuation during administrative leave
-Flexibility in stipend supplementation by grantees

**FY 2025 Final Rule RSVP Checklist

To help you implement the final rule updates, we have created a detailed checklist. This checklist includes recommended steps to guide you in making the required changes to your program, ensuring a smooth transition.

**RSVP Operations Handbook

This document provides ideas and suggestions for effective practices in operating and managing many aspects of RSVP grants.

*2024 RSVP Sample Budget Narrative

Note: This resource is for reference only, not for replication.

*2024 RSVP Terms and Conditions

*AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Appendix B: Performance Measure Instructions

This document explains specific performance measure instructions for the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. It contains the menu of available service activities and output and outcome measures, with additional information on how to use each of them. This document should be used in tandem with the Notice of Funding Opportunity or Invitation to Apply.

*Appendix A.19 Respite Performance Measures Survey (Word)

*Appendix A.20 Independent Living Performance Measure Survey (Word)