AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011

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AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011

Federal · Corporation for National and Community Service · #94.011

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.

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AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011

About this program

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.

Who can apply

OtherU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentIndian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)TribalNonprofit Organization

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FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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