AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016 (94.016)
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016 (Assistance Listing 94.016) is run by the Corporation for National and Community Service. It awarded $225 million in 420 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $535,118 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $463,114. Half of the 420 awards fell between $220,881 and $787,595, and they ranged from $377 to $3.8 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$225 million
- Grant awards420
- Typical award$463,114
- Awarded in FY 2025$51.5 million
- Size rank585 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants (discretionary)
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $47.2 million in fiscal 2021 to $51.5 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 585th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 26% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 50 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
See the program's Notice of Funding Availability/Opportunity.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The grants may be used for: Senior Companion stipends, transportation, physical examinations, insurance, and meals; staff salaries and fringe benefits, staff travel, equipment, space costs, etc. Assignment of Senior Companions to adults may occur in residential and non-residential facilities and in their own homes. Volunteers do not supplant hiring or displace employed workers, or impair existing contracts for service. No agency supervising volunteers shall request or receive compensation for services of the volunteers. Volunteers are not to be involved in and funds are not to be used for religious activities, labor or anti-labor organizations, lobbying, or partisan or non-partisan political activities. In addition, eligible agencies or organizations may, under a Notice of Grant Award from AmeriCorps, receive technical assistance and materials to aid in establishing and operating non-AmeriCorps funded SCP projects using state, local and private funds. Volunteers may not be involved in and funds may not be used for religious activities, labor or anti-labor organization, lobbying, or partisan or non-partisan political activities. Funds must be used as described in the approved application.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Percent: 10 The SCP sponsor is required to match funds for their projects in part through local, non-federal contributions. The required local contribution is at least 10 percent of the total project budget. The local contribution portion should be reflected in the Budget Section of the application. The non-federal share can be cash on in-kind matching funds.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Notice of Funding Opportunities, with important dates and deadlines, are listed here: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Award amounts will vary, as determined by the scope of the projects. AmeriCorps Seniors expects to make awards in the range of $0.00 to $1,101,060. The average of financial assistance is $228,258.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Senior Companion Program In FY 2025, AmeriCorps Seniors awarded 189 Senior Companion Program grants to eligible organizations across the United States and its territories. Through these grants, volunteers aged 55 and older provide independent living support and companionship to older adults and adults with disabilities. Volunteers also offer respite services to support caregivers.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016 (94.016) awarded$225 million across 420 grant awards, an average of $535,118 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 68% of the money, state and local governments 21% and colleges and universities 6.8%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 299 | $153 million | 68% |
| State and local governments | 87 | $48.2 million | 21% |
| Colleges and universities | 19 | $15.3 million | 6.8% |
| Other | 12 | $7.4 million | 3.3% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 3 | $493,819 | 0.2% |
By state
49 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $14.2 million |
| Florida | 21 | $14.1 million |
| New York | 18 | $13.4 million |
| Ohio | 17 | $10.3 million |
| California | 26 | $9.9 million |
| North Carolina | 13 | $8.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $8.0 million |
| Minnesota | 5 | $7.2 million |
| Georgia | 16 | $6.6 million |
| Michigan | 31 | $6.5 million |
| Illinois | 11 | $6.4 million |
| Washington | 8 | $6.3 million |
| Louisiana | 8 | $5.7 million |
| South Carolina | 9 | $5.5 million |
| Puerto Rico | 9 | $5.4 million |
| Alabama | 8 | $4.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $4.7 million |
| Utah | 9 | $4.7 million |
| Kentucky | 8 | $4.5 million |
| Iowa | 9 | $4.3 million |
| Missouri | 9 | $4.3 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $3.8 million |
| New Mexico | 27 | $3.8 million |
| Arizona | 5 | $3.8 million |
| Mississippi | 6 | $3.7 million |
| Indiana | 5 | $3.7 million |
| Montana | 8 | $3.4 million |
| Oregon | 11 | $3.2 million |
| Kansas | 4 | $3.1 million |
| Oklahoma | 5 | $3.0 million |
| West Virginia | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $2.8 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $2.7 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $2.5 million |
| Maine | 5 | $2.3 million |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $2.2 million |
| Idaho | 4 | $2.2 million |
| Tennessee | 5 | $2.2 million |
| Maryland | 4 | $2.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $2.0 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Wyoming | 3 | $1.6 million |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Delaware | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Nebraska | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Nevada | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Alaska | 1 | $430,326 |