AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration Program (FGP) 94.017

The Senior Demonstration Program authorizes the AmeriCorps Seniors Director to invest in innovative projects that demonstrate how older American volunteers may contribute to new objectives or certain national priorities. This Demonstration Authority allows organizations the flexibility to develop new ideas and creative programming that addresses community needs without some of the constraints applied to traditional AmeriCorps Seniors programs. AmeriCorps Seniors awards grants for the Senior Demonstration Program through special funding opportunities. Since the Senior Demonstration Program is not tied to signature AmeriCorps Seniors program models, applicants can propose new ways to deploy older adults in service that align with the objectives of the funding opportunity. The grantee as a whole can reduce social isolation and enhance their civic engagement services by utilizing a variety of volunteer opportunities and workforce options and expand within the community.

For Continuations and Renewals Notice, only AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program grantees who currently receive federal funds for an AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program grant may apply for funding. For new programming, the following non-federal entities (all of which are defined in 2 CFR 200.69) are eligible to apply: Indian tribes Institutions of higher education Local governments Nonprofit organizations States governments In addition to Indian tribes as defined in 2 CFR 200.1, tribal organizations that are controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by federally recognized Indian tribes are also eligible to apply.

Selection criteria for federally funded programs are developed in cooperation with the funding agency, and may vary widely.

This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements is 10 percent.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Fiscal Year2026: In FY 2026, ACS plans to offer administrative renewals to the Native Nations & Indigenous Elders and Workforce Development cohort, offering three years of funding in the initial award to further test programs ideas. A small portfolio of other innovative programs is also funded under this authority (zero-dollar awards).