# AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011 (94.011)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/94-011-americorps-seniors-foster-grandparent-program-fgp-94-011/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011 is run by Corporation for National and Community Service. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $481 million in 708 grants, about $679,090 per award.

## Objectives

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 are academically or socially disadvantaged.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $111 million | 340 |
| 2022 | $85.8 million | 294 |
| 2023 | $85.2 million | 279 |
| 2024 | $93.4 million | 302 |
| 2025 | $105 million | 287 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Human Svc Commn TX | Texas | $10.5 million |
| City of New York | New York | $8.2 million |
| Volunteers for Community Impact Incorporated | Florida | $6.5 million |
| California Department of Developmental Services | California | $6.2 million |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | Minnesota | $5.7 million |
| Pepperdine University | California | $5.4 million |
| Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. | New York | $4.7 million |
| Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. | Florida | $4.6 million |
| Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties | California | $4.5 million |
| Action for Boston Community Development, Inc | Massachusetts | $4.3 million |
| Wesley Family Services | Pennsylvania | $4.1 million |
| Coad Inc | Ohio | $4.1 million |
| United Planning Organization | District of Columbia | $4.0 million |
| South Florida Institute on Aging Inc | Florida | $3.9 million |
| New Jersey Department of State | New Jersey | $3.7 million |
| Porter-Leath | Tennessee | $3.6 million |
| Northern Arizona University | Arizona | $3.6 million |
| Elder Care Services, Inc. | Florida | $3.5 million |
| Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. | New Jersey | $3.4 million |
| Esperanza Para La Vejez Inc | Puerto Rico | $3.4 million |