This is a federal program that funds organizations to run RSVP volunteer programs engaging adults 55 and older to meet local community needs. It is for nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, and higher education institutions that can organize senior volunteers and cover required cost sharing. For-profit businesses and small businesses should not apply; they are not eligible.
- Best for
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, State, county, city or township governments, Federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, Public, state-controlled and private nonprofit institutions of higher education
- Not for
- For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Organizations that cannot meet the cost-sharing requirement, Groups with no capacity to recruit and coordinate volunteers aged 55 and older
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.