# AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016 (94.016)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/94-016-americorps-seniors-senior-companion-program-scp-94-016/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016 is run by Corporation for National and Community Service. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $225 million in 420 grants, about $535,118 per award.

## Objectives

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Program funds are used to support Senior Companions in providing supportive, individualized services to help adults with special needs maintain their dignity and independence.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $47.2 million | 197 |
| 2022 | $39.5 million | 173 |
| 2023 | $37.6 million | 170 |
| 2024 | $48.8 million | 191 |
| 2025 | $51.5 million | 175 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | Minnesota | $7.2 million |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Yakima | Washington | $3.8 million |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York | $3.4 million |
| Northern Arizona University | Arizona | $2.9 million |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Planning and Development Council | West Virginia | $2.9 million |
| Hidalgo, County of | Texas | $2.9 million |
| Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas, Inc. | Arkansas | $2.8 million |
| Dr Piper Center for Social Services Inc | Florida | $2.8 million |
| Catholic Charities Indianapolis | Indiana | $2.7 million |
| Catholic Social Services | Ohio | $2.7 million |
| Land-0F-Sky Regional Council | North Carolina | $2.6 million |
| County of Allegheny | Pennsylvania | $2.5 million |
| South Florida Institute on Aging Inc | Florida | $2.5 million |
| Methodist Childrens Home Society | Michigan | $2.4 million |
| Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio | Ohio | $2.4 million |
| Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas, Inc | Texas | $2.4 million |
| Esperanza Para La Vejez Inc | Puerto Rico | $2.3 million |
| Fort Hays State University | Kansas | $2.3 million |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | $2.3 million |
| Interfaith Works of Central New York, Inc. | New York | $2.3 million |