# Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ac-11-04-22-fiscal-year-fy-2023-americorps-seniors-workforce-development/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344380

> AmeriCorps offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AC-11-04-22 |
| Agency | AmeriCorps |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 94.017 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps helps make service a cornerstone of our national culture. In addition, while AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve, there is the opportunity to build new skills, explore a variety of careers, and build strong networks to support employment goals after their service is complete. This combination of service, training, and follow-up mentoring together serve the basis of this exciting funding opportunity. Older adult workers, those age 55 and older, may find it challenging to move to a new career of interest, or return to the workforce after being absent for a period of time. There are many reasons for this challenge –ranging from lack of support for older workers, to age discrimination, or the perception that older workers are not considered viable candidates for a position. Whatever the reason, there remain barriers to workers aged 55 and older securing and retaining employment. AmeriCorps Seniors is publishing this funding notice with the purpose of creating the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (herein referred to as WFD) to support projects focused on supporting older adults as they seek to secure employment in professional, skilled labor, or para-professional careers. In addition, AmeriCorps Seniors is partnering with Public Health AmeriCorps, which seeks to support projects that address the public health needs of local communities, advance health equity and create pathways to public health careers for older adults. Applicants that propose public health careers programming would apply via the Public Health Careers Track. All other career programming will apply via the non-public health careers track. Through WFD funding opportunities, applicants must demonstrate how they will engage adults ages 55 and older, using service opportunities, certification, training, and mentoring as the avenue that will lead to employment in skilled, professional, and/or para-professional career employment.

## Questions people ask

### Is AC-11-04-22 still open?

No. It closed on February 1, 2023.

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development?

AmeriCorps accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development?

Closed February 1, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $5.0 million in total.

### Who has won AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration Program (FGP) 94.017 grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were City of New York, National Council on the Aging, Inc., Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc. The program made 99 awards worth $32.4 million in that time.