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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2022?23 RSVP PROGRAM.YOUR 2022?23 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30%AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 30.2%.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2024?25 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2024?25 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 31.73%. THIS AWARD IS APPROVED TO ADD $2,500 IN ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO TRAINING IN FY 24.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2024?25 SCP PROGRAM. YOUR 2024?25 STATUTORY MATCH IS 10% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 10% THIS AWARD IS APPROVED TO ADD $2,500 IN ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO TRAINING IN FY 24.

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WITH THIS PROPOSAL, VOLUNTEER FAIRFAX (VF) WOULD CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE CURRENT RSVP PROGRAM IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. WHILE SPONSORED BY VF, THE PROGRAM REPRESENTS A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEER ARLINGTON (VOLARL; A PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE), AND VOLUNTEER ALEXANDRIA (VOLALEX). ALL THREE ARE PRIVATE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS. TOGETHER, THESE THREE LOCAL VOLUNTEER CENTERS ARE COMMITTED TO SHARING RESOURCES TO LEVERAGE SENIOR VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE METROPOLITAN NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGION. THIS INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE IS KNOWN AS RSVP NORTHERN VIRGINIA (RSVP-NV), AND HAS PROVEN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO REGIONALIZATION. THE THREE PARTNERING VOLUNTEER CENTERS HAVE BEEN SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF MORE THAN 100 YEARS AND HAVE DEEP-SEATED RELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING ITS VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. EACH HAS INDEPENDENTLY IDENTIFIED THE CONTINUED NEED TO ENGAGE IN TARGETED OUTREACH TO THE 55+ RESIDENTS FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. THIS GRANT WILL ENABLE RSVP-NV TO CONTINUE ENGAGING AND PLACING SENIOR VOLUNTEERS IN MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. OUR ORGANIZATION WILL CONCENTRATE ON SIX CNCS FOCUS AREAS: * HEALTHY FUTURES-OBESITY AND FOOD: NUTRITION/FOOD SUPPORT (FUNDING PRIORITY: ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY-HEALTHY FUTURES) (PRIMARY FOCUS) * EDUCATION-K-12 SUCCESS: TUTORING (NEW THIS GRANT CYCLE) * HEALTHY FUTURES-AGING IN PLACE: COMPANIONSHIP (FUNDING PRIORITY: AGING IN PLACE-INDEPENDENT LIVING) * HEALTHY FUTURES-AGING IN PLACE: TRANSPORTATION (FUNDING PRIORITY: AGING IN PLACE-INDEPENDENT LIVING) * HEALTHY FUTURES-AGING IN PLACE: NUTRITION/FOOD SUPPORT (FUNDING PRIORITY: AGING IN PLACE-INDEPENDENT LIVING) * ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY-FINANCIAL LITERACY: FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION A MINIMUM OF 75 VOLUNTEERS WILL SUPPORT OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AREA BY PROVIDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION, FOOD COLLECTION, AND FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT. BY THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, AT LEAST 1,200 INDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE RECEIVED EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT OR OTHER FOOD SECURITY SERVICES FROM FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES, AND OTHER NONPROFITS THAT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED FOOD SECURITY OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. WE HAVE ADDED A NEW FOCUS AREA FOR THE 2021-2024 GRANT CYCLE: EDUCATION-K-12 SUCCESS: TUTORING. WE WILL RECRUIT 16 VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS TUTORS IN A CLASSROOM/CLASSROOM SETTING OR ONLINE. RSVP-NV VOLUNTEERS HAVE PROVEN EAGER TO SERVE IN THIS CAPACITY, AND WE ARE WORKING WITH OTHER PARTNERS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOCUS AREA. AT LEAST 46 VOLUNTEERS WILL SUPPORT HEALTHY FUTURES-AGING-IN-PLACE-INDEPENDENT LIVING, BY PROVIDING MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMPANIONSHIP TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. AT LEAST 18 VOLUNTEERS WILL ASSIST WITH FURTHERING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL LITERACY TO BOTH STUDENTS AND ADULTS ACROSS THE REGION. THESE SIX FOCUS AREAS WILL PROVIDE 155 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS IN OUTCOME-BASED WORK PLANS. WITH THE DIVERSE ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AREA, AT LEAST 65 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL CONTINUE SERVING UNDER OTHER COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $154,500 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A NONFEDERAL SHARE OF AT LEAST $73,453.

WITH THIS PROPOSAL, VOLUNTEER FAIRFAX (VF) WISHES TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE CURRENT RSVP PROGRAM IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. WHILE SPONSORED BY VF, A PRIVATE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, THE PROGRAM REPRESENTS A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEER ARLINGTON (VOLARL), A PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE A PRIVATE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, AND VOLUNTEER ALEXANDRIA (VOLALX), ANOTHER PRIVATE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. TOGETHER, THESE THREE LOCAL VOLUNTEER CENTERS ARE COMMITTED TO SHARING RESOURCES TO LEVERAGE OLDER VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE REGION. THIS INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURE IS KNOWN AS RSVP-NORTHERN VIRGINIA (RSVP-NV), HAS PROVEN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO REGIONALIZATION. THE THREE PARTNERING VOLUNTEER CENTERS HAVE BEEN SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF MORE THAN 100 YEARS WITH DEEP-SEATED RELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING ITS VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. EACH HAS INDEPENDENTLY IDENTIFIED THE CONTINUED NEED TO ENGAGE IN TARGETED OUTREACH TO THE 55+ RESIDENTS FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. SINCE INITIATING VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FOR RSVP-NORTHERN VIRGINIA IN JUNE 2013, THE PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITED MORE THAN 500 INDIVIDUALS WITH OVER 260 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVING ANNUALLY. BY APPLYING AN UNDERSTANDING OF GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN VOLUNTEER MOTIVATION, RSVP PROGRAM STAFF HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNICATION/MARKETING STRATEGIES THAT APPEAL TO THE TARGET POPULATION. THIS GRANT WILL ENABLE RSVP-NV TO CONTINUE ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING OLDER VOLUNTEERS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES, SPECIFICALLY OBESITY AND FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 77 VOLUNTEERS WILL SUPPORT OBESITY AND FOOD BY PROVIDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION, FOOD COLLECTION, AND FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT. BY THE END OF THE THREE YEAR GRANT, 1,100 INDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE RECEIVED EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT OR OTHER FOOD SECURITY SERVICES FROM FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES, AND OTHER NONPROFITS THAT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED FOOD SECURITY OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. APPROXIMATELY 55 VOLUNTEERS WILL SUPPORT HEALTHY FUTURES, AGING-IN-PLACE BY PROVIDING MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMPANIONSHIP TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE REMAINING 15 VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE IN CAPACITY BUILDING ROLES BY MANAGING VOLUNTEERS. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $147,000 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF AT LEAST $63,000.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2022?23 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2022?23 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 30.0%.

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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2025-26 AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2025?26 STATUTORY MATCH REQUIREMENT IS 10% AND YOUR BUDGETED MATCH IS 24.71%.

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AN ESTIMATED 300 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 113 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ASSISTING VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, DELIVERING MEALS TO THOSE IN NEED, PROVIDING MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION RIDES TO THOSE IN NEED, EDUCATING PEOPLE ON OPIOID ADDICTION, AND ELDER ABUSE. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA IS HEALTHY FUTURES. 43 PERSONS WILL RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND 10 SENIOR CITIZENS WILL RECEIVE IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION TO THEIR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $113,067 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $24,000 BY RILEY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING (MILL LEVY FUNDS) AND $62,636 IN GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2025-26 AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2025–26 STATUTORY MATCH REQUIREMENT IS 10%, AND YOUR BUDGETED MATCH IS 10%. YOU ARE APPROVED FOR PREAWARD COSTS FROM 4/1/25 TO 5/29/25.

AN ESTIMATED 40 AMERICORPS SENIORS SCP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 40 AMERICORPS SENIORS SCP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE; - PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP TO ALLEVIATE FEELINGS OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND FACILITATE INCLUSION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. - ASSISTING WITH LIGHT-DUTY HOUSEHOLD CHORES (MAKING LUNCH, VACUUMING, ETC.) - PROVIDING RESPITE SERVICES TO CAREGIVERS - TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMPANIMENT TO ACCESS MEDICAL CARE - TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMPANIMENT TO ACCESS INCREASED FOOD SECURITY THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, 40+ SCP VOLUNTEERS WILL HAVE PROVIDED NECESSARY COMPANIONSHIP, TRANSPORTATION, AND OR RESPITE SERVICES TO 200 OR MORE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED, ALLOWING THEM TO CONTINUE LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THE ANNUAL CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $260,000 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY AT LEAST $28,888 (10% MATCH) USING IN-KIND DONATIONS AND NON-FEDERAL FUNDING.

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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2023-24 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2023-24 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 30%.

AN ESTIMATED 230 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 102 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF HEALTHY FUTURES AGING IN PLACE (OUTPUT H4A; OUTCOME H9A) AND IN THE OTHER FOCUS AREA OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY-FINANCIAL LITERACY (OUTPUT O1A/OUTCOME O19A). PRIMARY FOCUS AREA SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PROVIDING FOOD DELIVERY, COMPANIONSHIP AND COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS BY MEALS ON WHEELS, SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM INC. AND THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF RACINE INC. MYRIDE PROJECT UNDER THREE RESPECTIVE, SEPARATE WORK PLANS. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT 265 OLDER ADULTS WILL RECEIVE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY HOT MEALS, FROM 46 RSVP VOLUNTEERS, THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH 90 OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS RETURNING SURVEYS REPORTING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. 30 OLDER ADULTS WILL RECEIVE VISITS/CONTACTS FROM 28 RSVP VOLUNTEERS THROUGH SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, INC., THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH 30 OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS SURVEYED REPORTING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. 100 OLDER ADULTS WILL RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION, FROM 15 RSVP VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER CENTER MYRIDE PROJECT, THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH 30 OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS RETURNING SURVEYS REPORTING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. 800 INDIVIDUALS WILL RECEIVE INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, FROM 13 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WITH AARP-TAX AIDE, RESULTING IN TOTAL TAX REFUNDS OF $775,000. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $102,259 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $43,825 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES. EXCESS AMOUNT IS $2147.

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ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

AN ESTIMATED 230 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 95 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF HEALTHY FUTURES (H9) WITH THE H8 OUTPUT. SOME OF THE SERVICE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE HEALTHY FUTURES' AGING IN PLACE OBJECTIVE INCLUDE: PROVIDING FOOD DELIVERY, COMPANIONSHIP AND COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY MEALS ON WHEELS, THE RACINE DOMINICAN'S SENIOR COMPANION INC. AND THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF RACINE COUNTY?S MYRIDE PROJECT UNDER THREE RESPECTIVE, SEPARATE WORK PLANS. UNDER THE HEALTHY FUTURES' OBESITY AND FOOD OBJECTIVE, RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO HELP ALLEVIATE LONG TERM HUNGER DETAILED BY THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL FOOD PANTRY WORK PLAN. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT 300 OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVE FOOD THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH 90 OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS REPORTING HAVING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. 70 OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVE VISITS/CONTACTS THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH 50 OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS REPORTING HAVING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. 100 OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION THAT ALLOW THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH 30 OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS REPORTING HAVING INCREASED SOCIAL TIES/PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT. ALSO IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT VOLUNTEERS WILL CONTRIBUTE AN OUTPUT OF 1900 HOURS ANNUALLY AT THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL FOOD BANK (H16). THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $94,759.00 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $40,626 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES. EXCESS AMOUNT IS $1631.

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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2022?23 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2022?23 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30%, AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 30.0%.

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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2023-24 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2023-24 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 32.6%.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2024?25 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2024?25 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 30.06%. THIS AWARD IS APPROVED TO ADD $2,500 IN ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO TRAINING IN FY 24.

THE OUTAGAMIE RSVP PROJECT INTENDS TO SUPPORT 300 RSVP MEMBERS ANNUALLY ACROSS OUTAGAMIE COUNTY TO HELP ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR OUR AGING ADULT POPULATIONS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF OUR PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES AND, TO MEET OUR PROGRAMMATIC GOALS, AT LEAST 100 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS WHICH INCLUDE PROVIDING RIDES TO COMMUNITY APPOINTMENTS, VISITING HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY LEAVING THEIR RESIDENCE, AND DELIVERING AND SERVING MEALS. ANOTHER WAY WE SUPPORT OUR AGING POPULATION IS TO ENGAGING THEM IN OUR STRONG BODIES EXERCISE CAMPAIGN WHICH HELPS INCREASE BALANCE AND REDUCE INJURIES. PARTNERSHIPS ARE ANOTHER WAY WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS. WE PLAN TO PARTNER WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO HELP WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE HOUSING TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. RSVP OUTAGAMIE WILL ALSO BE PARTNERING WITH A LOCAL SENIOR CENTER TO SUPPORT A NEW TELECARE-TYPE OUTREACH INITIATIVE WHICH WILL EXPAND HOME VISITS AND REDUCE SOME OF THE BURDENS WHICH CAREGIVERS EXPERIENCE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, RSVP OUTAGAMIE WILL FILL A UNIQUE NICHE BY ENSURING SENIORS GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED WHILE REMAINING INDEPENDENT, SAFE, AND LIVING IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SITUATION POSSIBLE. THROUGH THESE INTENTIONAL INTERVENTIONS, OUR MEMBERS WILL PROVIDE INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORT TO OVER 493 OLDER ADULTS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OVER OUR THREE YEAR GRANT CYCLE. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $ 84,143 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $39,873.00 OF NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.

AN ESTIMATED 288 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 188 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE; ASSISTING AT LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND DELIVERING MEALS TO THE HOME-BOUND. TUTORING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN READING PREPARING INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR SENIORS AND THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PROVIDING OPIOID EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC PREPARING FOOD AND CLEANING AT SENIOR MEAL SITES MAKING HOMEMADE HATS, SCARVES, AND LAP BLANKETS TO HELP KEEP LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS, AND THE ELDERLY WARM DURING OUR COLD IDAHO WINTERS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT: DAILY/WEEKLY/MONTHLY: AT LEAST 150 HOME-BOUND, OLDER ADULTS, OR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS RECEIVE READING TUTORING, AND THE READING PROFICIENCY WILL INCREASE TO GRADE-LEVEL BENCHMARKS IN AT LEAST 80% OF GRADE-SCHOOL STUDENTS. ANNUALLY: OVER 6,300 FOOD- INSECURE INDIVIDUALS WILL GAIN ACCESS TO FOOD THROUGH THE USE OF FOOD BANKS, TO HELP THEM LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE. SENIORS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY WILL RECEIVE A COMBINED MINIMUM OF TAX REFUNDS TOTALING AT LEAST $370,000. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $82,250 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY AT LEAST $35,250 (30% MATCH) USING IN-KIND DONATIONS AND NON-FEDERAL FUNDING.

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AN ESTIMATED 280 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER 100 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ASSISTING AT LOCAL FOOD BANKS, DELIVERING MEALS TO THE HOME-BOUND, TUTORING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN READING, WORKING IN KITCHENS AT SENIOR MEAL SITES, MAKING HOMEMADE HATS, SCARVES AND LAP BLANKETS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS, AND THE ELDERLY, AND PROVIDING INCOME TAX PREPARATION TO THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, OVER 3,000 "FOOD- INSECURE" INDIVIDUALS, PER YEAR, WILL HAVE GAINED ACCESS TO FOOD TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE; AT LEAST 120 HOME-BOUND, OLDER ADULTS, OR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOOD AT THEIR HOMES ON A DAILY BASIS; READING PROFICIENCY WILL INCREASE TO GRADE-LEVEL BENCHMARKS IN AT LEAST 80% OF GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVING RSVP SERVICES; SENIORS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY WILL SAVE AT LEAST $90,000 IN INCOME TAX PREPARATION AND FILING FEES THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $74,785 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $32,907 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS.

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THE RSVP OF BLACK HAWK AND FAYETTE COUNTIES WILL SERVE 250 VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THIS PROJECT. OF THIS NUMBER, 250 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME BASED ASSIGNMENTS. THE OUTCOME ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE SERVICE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH WHO ARE BEHIND IN READING SKILLS (EDUCATION), PROVIDING TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS (ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY), AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND PREPARATION FOR TIMES OF DISASTER (DISASTER PREPARATION). OTHER COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WILL INCLUDE UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS AT 15 STATIONS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS EDUCATION: HELPING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS. IT IS ANTICIPATED AT THE END OF THE THIRD YEAR OF A 3-YEAR GRANT PERIOD A MINIMUM OF 130 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL ASSIST MINIMALLY 350 STUDENTS IN IMPROVING READING SKILLS AND 30 UNDUPLICATED TAX VOLUNTEERS WILL ASSIST 800 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN OBTAINING A TAX REFUND. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $87,585 PER YEAR WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $13,014 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES (INCLUDES IN-KIND).

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AN ESTIMATED 300 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BROWN COUNTY?S PROJECT. OF THIS NUMBER, 84 VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE WEEKLY TUTORING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, DELIVERING MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, AND BEING A COMPANION SHOPPER TO THE ELDERLY. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS EDUCATION. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, 75% OF STUDENTS TUTORED WILL IMPROVE THEIR READING LEVELS, INCREASE SIGHT WORD RECOGNITION AND READING COMPREHENSION, INCREASE VOCABULARY AND BE ABLE TO INTEGRATE THESE SKILLS INTO OTHER AREAS OF LEARNING. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $83,573 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $39,861.

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THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2025-26 AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2025–26 STATUTORY MATCH REQUIREMENT IS 10%, AND YOUR BUDGETED MATCH IS 16.08%. YOU ARE APPROVED FOR PREAWARD COSTS FROM 4/1/25 TO 5/29/25.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2023-24 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2023-24 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 30.04%

AN ESTIMATED 440 MONTEREY BAY RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 265 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE DELIVERING EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMING TO OLDER ADULTS, OFFERING HEALTHY MEALS, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL AND FOOD SHOPPING, PROVIDING HOME SAFETY CHECKS FOR HOME-BOUND AND DISABLED SENIORS. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS WILL ASSIST IN EDUCATING SENIORS ABOUT FRAUD AND SCAM PREVENTION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS HEALTHY FUTURES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, WE EXPECT TO HAVE THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES IN OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AREA AS FOLLOWS: (1) 200 SENIORS AND INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVED 4 TO 6 RIDES PER MONTH TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND SHOPPING TRIPS TO OBTAIN FOOD (2) 500 SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL RECEIVE FOUR HEALTHY MEALS A WEEK (3) 200 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WILL RECEIVE HOME SAFETY AND FALL PREVENTION CHECKS WHICH WILL LEAD TO INCREASED SOCIAL TIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT. (4) 100 SENIORS WILL RECEIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMING THAT WILL REDUCE FEARS OF FALLING AND INCREASE ACTIVITY LEVELS AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS. (5) 30 VOLUNTEERS WILL SUPPORT INTERVENTIONS AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE THAT WILL INCREASE AWARENESS AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF 75 SENIORS. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $73,706 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $37,147 WHICH WILL COME FROM LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING BUSINESS PARTNERS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.

AN ESTIMATED 340 MONTEREY BAY RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT 63 PARTNER AGENCIES IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA. DUE TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE HAVE CHOSEN THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF HEALTHY FUTURES. OUR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE PROVIDING HEALTHY MEALS, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND MINOR HOME REPAIRS TO HOMEBOUND AND DISABLED SENIORS. IN ADDITION, OUR VOLUNTEERS WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, COMMUNITY POLICING, AS WELL AS OTHER CRUCIAL COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. AT THE END OF THE 3-YEAR GRANT, WE EXPECT TO HAVE THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES IN OUR PRIMARY FOCUS AREA AS FOLLOWS: (1) 1500 SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO RECEIVE FOUR HEALTHY MEALS A WEEK (2) 200 SENIORS AND INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES WHO RECEIVED 4 TO 6 RIDES PER MONTH TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS; (3) 250 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO RECEIVE MINOR SAFETY HOME REPAIRS WILL REPORT INCREASED PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL TIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $66,206 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $31,345, WHICH WILL COME FROM LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING BUSINESS PARTNERS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FUND RAISING EVENTS AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. DUE TO OUR ROBUST VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES, OUR RSVP HAS BEEN 6 TIMES MORE COST-EFFECTIVE THEN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. OVER 38 YEARS, OUR ANNUAL COST (ABOUT $200 PER VOLUNTEER) TO SUPPORT AND ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS HAS EXCEEDED THE REQUIREMENT TO ACHIEVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS.

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

THE APPLICANT IS THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BROWN COUNTY, A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY THAT ANNUALLY MOBILIZES APPROXIMATELY 12,000 PEOPLE TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS AS VOLUNTEERS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER CENTER WEBSITE, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WISHING TO SERVE. IN ADDITION TO $32,929 OF STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS, FEDERAL FUNDING OF $76,073 IS REQUESTED TO SUPPORT AT LEAST 280 RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) VOLUNTEERS IN BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN. RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS IN NUMEROUS SERVICE CATEGORIES, BUT THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA WILL BE EDUCATION BY IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LITERACY THROUGH RSVP'S READING COACHES FOR KIDS PROGRAM. SCHOOL ASSESSMENT TESTS SHOW THAT NEARLY 50% OF STUDENTS IN BROWN COUNTY STILL READ BELOW PROFICIENCY LEVEL BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. INCREASES IN POVERTY RATES AND NUMBER OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN THE COUNTY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SITUATION. RSVP OF BROWN COUNTY WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN, PLACE AND SUPPORT A MINIMUM OF 75 VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE LITERACY TUTORING TO AT LEAST 300 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY. PROGRESS OF TUTORED STUDENTS WILL BE MEASURED BY IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENTS' READING LEVELS AS DOCUMENTED IN SCHOOLS' RECORDS. AT LEAST 75% OF TUTORED STUDENTS WILL IMPROVE READING SKILLS TWO GRADE LEVELS AFTER RECEIVING AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS OF THE TUTORING ASSISTANCE. RSVP OF BROWN COUNTY WILL ALSO FOCUS ON HELPING A GROWING NUMBER OF OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND AVOID SOCIAL ISOLATION. AT LEAST 10 VOLUNTEERS WILL BE MATCHED AS FRIENDLY VISITORS WITH AT LEAST 12 ELDERLY. PROJECT ADMINISTERED SURVEYS OF THESE ELDERLY WILL SHOW THAT 80% EXPERIENCE LESS ISOLATION AS A RESULT OF VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT. THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BROWN COUNTY'S PROGRAMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS (STATIONS), RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS/MILITARY FAMILIES, HEALTH, OTHER ELDERLY SERVICES, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC SUPPORT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY, ARTS/CULTURE, AND RECREATION.

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

VISTA RECOVERY SUPPORT GRANTS

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

THE RSVP OF BUCHANAN COUNTY WILL SERVE 75 VOLUNTEERS THROUGH THIS PROJECT. OF THIS NUMBER, 75 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME BASED ASSIGNMENTS. THE OUTCOME ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE SERVICE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH WHO ARE BEHIND IN READING SKILLS (EDUCATION), PROVIDING TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS (ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY), AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND PREPARATION FOR TIMES OF DISASTER (DISASTER PREPARATION). OTHER COMMUNITY PRIORITIES WILL INCLUDE UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS AT 5 STATIONS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS EDUCATION: HELPING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS. IT IS ANTICIPATED AT THE END OF THE THIRD YEAR OF A 3-YEAR GRANT PERIOD A MINIMUM OF 30 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS WILL ASSIST MINIMALLY 75 STUDENTS IN IMPROVING READING SKILLS AND 15 UNDUPLICATED TAX VOLUNTEERS WILL ASSIST 200 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN OBTAINING A TAX REFUND. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $75,000 PER YEAR WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $7,500 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES (INCLUDES IN-KIND).

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PURPOSE: THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) GRANT WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE VITA GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO 1) EXTEND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN HARDEST TO REACH AREAS BOTH URBAN AND NON-URBAN; 2) INCREASE THE CAPACITY TO FILE RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY; 3) HEIGHTEN QUALITY CONTROL; 4) ENHANCE TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS; AND 5) SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE ACCURACY RATE OF RETURNS PREPARED AT VITA SITES. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: VITA GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO 1) FOLLOW EXISTING GUIDANCE GOVERNING VITA SITE OPERATIONS; 2) ENSURE AT LEAST 90% OF RETURNS PREPARED ARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) THRESHOLDS; 2) FILE ALL ELIGIBLE RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY; 3) ACHIEVE 100% OF THEIR RETURN PRODUCTION GOALS; 4) BECOME MORE EFFICIENT WITH GRANT FUNDS; AND 5) SHOW INCREMENTAL INCREASES IN RETURN PREPARATION EACH YEAR. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TAXPAYERS WHO ARE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE, NATIVE AMERICANS, INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN RURAL AREAS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE ELDERLY. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM AND MUST ADHERE TO GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

VISTA STATE

PURPOSE: THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) GRANT WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE VITA GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO 1) EXTEND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN HARDEST TO REACH AREAS BOTH URBAN AND NON-URBAN; 2) INCREASE THE CAPACITY TO FILE RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY; 3) HEIGHTEN QUALITY CONTROL; 4) ENHANCE TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS; AND 5) SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE ACCURACY RATE OF RETURNS PREPARED AT VITA SITES. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: VITA GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO 1) FOLLOW EXISTING GUIDANCE GOVERNING VITA SITE OPERATIONS; 2) ENSURE AT LEAST 90% OF RETURNS PREPARED ARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) THRESHOLDS; 2) FILE ALL ELIGIBLE RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY; 3) ACHIEVE 100% OF THEIR RETURN PRODUCTION GOALS; 4) BECOME MORE EFFICIENT WITH GRANT FUNDS; AND 5) SHOW INCREMENTAL INCREASES IN RETURN PREPARATION EACH YEAR. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TAXPAYERS WHO ARE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE, NATIVE AMERICANS, INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN RURAL AREAS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE ELDERLY. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM AND MUST ADHERE TO GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

VISTA STATE

VISTA STATE

FUNDS COVERED EXPENSES OF IMPLEMENTING A PROJECT "VOLUNTARY WORK OF YOUTH ON WESTERN BALKANS AS A MEAN OF PREPARATION FOR CITIZENSHIP IN A DEMOCRATIC

PURPOSE: THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) GRANT WAS ESTABLISHED AS A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE VITA GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO 1) EXTEND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN HARDEST TO REACH AREAS BOTH URBAN AND NON-URBAN; 2) INCREASE THE CAPACITY TO FILE RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY; 3) HEIGHTEN QUALITY CONTROL; 4) ENHANCE TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS; AND 5) SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE ACCURACY RATE OF RETURNS PREPARED AT VITA SITES. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: VITA GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO 1) FOLLOW EXISTING GUIDANCE GOVERNING VITA SITE OPERATIONS; 2) ENSURE AT LEAST 90% OF RETURNS PREPARED ARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) THRESHOLDS; 2) FILE ALL ELIGIBLE RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY; 3) ACHIEVE 100% OF THEIR RETURN PRODUCTION GOALS; 4) BECOME MORE EFFICIENT WITH GRANT FUNDS; AND 5) SHOW INCREMENTAL INCREASES IN RETURN PREPARATION EACH YEAR. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TAXPAYERS WHO ARE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THOSE FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE, NATIVE AMERICANS, INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN RURAL AREAS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE ELDERLY. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM AND MUST ADHERE TO GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT "YOUTH IN GOVERNANCE".