RSVP grants for projects that support volunteers aged 55+

Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The Corporation for National and Community Service offers funds to develop Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects that support volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs.
Deadlines: Letter of Intent (optional): Aug 9, 2013; Application: September 10, 2013.

For more information see the program website; amounts vary based on the geographic location

Programs should focus on one of the following six areas:

•                    Education - Providing support to school-readiness programs; Providing support that improves academic performance and engagement

•                    Healthy Futures - Supporting the ability of homebound, older adults and individuals with disabilities to live independently; Assisting individuals with food resources

•                    Veteran and Military Families - Supporting veterans, veterans' family members, military service members, and military service members’ families

•                    Economic Opportunity - Providing housing-related assistance for economically disadvantaged people, including homeless individuals

•                    Environmental Stewardship - Improving at-risk acres (land and/or water) in national, state, city or county parks, or other public or tribal lands

•                    Disaster Services - Assisting in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and/or mitigation