The CNCS announces the availability of Funding for the Senior Corps

USPA NEWS - The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is announcing the availability of a Notice of Funding Availability in the state of Wisconsin for the Senior Corps Foster Grandparent Program (FGP).The competition is open to eligible applicants such as public agencies, including Indian tribes

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is announcing the availability of a Notice of Funding Availability in the state of Wisconsin for the Senior Corps Foster Grandparent Program (FGP).  The competition is open to eligible applicants such as public agencies, including Indian tribes, and non-profit private organizations, both secular and faith-based.   The Foster Grandparent Program engages adults age 55 and over to provide experienced tutors and mentors to children and youth with special and exceptional needs who will benefit from the one-on-one attention that an FGP volunteer can provide.  In support of this competition, three in-person technical assistance events are planned.  Thursday, October 27 12:30 ““ 3:30 pm“¨United Way of Marathon County“¨705 S. 24th Ave“¨Wausau, WI 54401  Friday, October 28 8:00 ““ 11:00 am“¨Festival Food Store“¨1355 Oneida Street“¨Appleton, WI 54914  Friday, October 28 1:00 ““ 4:00 pm“¨Greater Milwaukee Foundation“¨101 W. Pleasant Street Suite 219“¨Milwaukee, WI 53202 Please RSVP to the CNCS Wisconsin State Office at WI@cns.gov to ensure adequate space and materials preparation. Applications are due by Wednesday, December 9, 2016.  Visit www.nationalservice.gov/SeniorCorps_Replacement_Grants to access the full Notice of Funding, additional technical assistance information, and other resources on this funding opportunity. In Service,  Source : Senior Corps Team