AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) (94.011)
The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 years of age or older, with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality volunteer experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Program funds are used to support Foster Grandparents in providing supportive, person to person service to children with exceptional or special needs or in circumstances identified as limiting their academic, social, or emotional development.
| Provider: | AmeriCorps |
| Geographic Eligibility: | National |
| Website: | https://www.americorps.gov/partner/how-it-works/americorps-seniors-foster-grandparent-program |
| Eligibility: | Healthcare Institution, Local Government & Authority, Nonprofit Organizations, Public/Private Institutions of Higher Education, State, Tribal - Federally Recognized, Tribal - Other |
| Intended Beneficiary: | STEM Professionals/Researchers, Student, Veteran/Service Person/Reservist |
| Topic(s): | Elderly or Disability Services, Income Security & Human Services |
Please directly consult the provider of a potential resource for current program information and to verify the applicability and requirements of a particular program.
Source data: https://fpi.omb.gov/program/94.011
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