2014 RSVP Competition

Posted by on June 24, 2013

Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, RSVP offers a diverse range of volunteer activities that serve communities to create measurable impact, benefit volunteers through the service experience, and create community capacity. RSVP volunteers serve with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Click here for RSVP Program Regulations.

Through this competition, the Corporation for National and Community Service seeks to increase the impact of national service in 270 specific communities across the country. CNCS intends to fund RSVP grants that support volunteers 55 years and older serving in a diverse range of activities that meet specific community needs and respond to National Performance Measures.

Application Deadline:

Applications are due September 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Successful applicants will be notified in February 2014.

Intent to Apply:

The Notice of Intent to Apply is not required but highly encouraged. To submit a Notice of Intent to Apply, please state your intent to apply via e-mail to: 2014RSVPIntent@cns.gov by August 9, 2013. Please include the opportunity number, how you heard about the RSVP Competition, the name of the applicant organization, address, contact person, and phone number in your Notice of Intent to Apply.

To Apply:

Applicants must review the Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (Notice) in order to fully understand the application requirements. Applicants must apply using eGrants, our web-based application system.

Documents and more information: http://www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding-opportunities/2013/2014-rsvp-competition