AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016

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AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016

Federal · Corporation for National and Community Service · #94.016

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.

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Senior Companion Program (SCP) 94.016

About this program

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.

Who can apply

U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)Department or Agency of a U.S. State GovernmentDepartment or Agency of a U.S. Territorial GovernmentFederally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentMunicipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationLocalStateNonprofit OrganizationTribalTerritorial

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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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