AmeriCorps Seniors Program Funding Information
AmeriCorps Seniors Programs are sponsored by local public agencies or private nonprofit organizations and funded through federal grants administered by the national AmeriCorps Agency. Sponsors provide local support through donations or in-kind services. Sponsors are community agencies and organizations dedicated to addressing problems in areas of need; such as Disaster Preparedness and Relief, Education and Literacy, Health and Nutrition, Public Safety, Respite, Abuse and Neglect and many other areas. Total federal funding brought to West Virginia by these programs is $3,373,799.
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents
This program provides grants to organizations to engage low-income Americans aged 55 and older in providing one-on-one mentoring and academic support to children with special or exceptional needs. In 2021, Foster Grandparents in West Virginia served more than 570 young people with special needs. The Foster Grandparents Program brings $1,939,672 in federal funding to West Virginia.
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
This program provides grants to organizations to engage Americans aged 55 and older in tutoring and mentoring youth responding to natural disasters, supporting veterans and their families, and meeting other critical needs. The RSVP Program brings $832,517 in federal funding to West Virginia.
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companions
This program provides grants to organizations to engage low-income Americans aged 55 and older in providing supportive, individualized services to help homebound seniors and other adults maintain their dignity and independence. In 2021, Senior Companions in West Virginia provided independent living support to more than 170 individuals. The Senior Companion Program brings $601,609 in federal funding to West Virginia.