Federal Senior Companion Program Grant State Match

The Federal Senior Companion Program Grant State Match, facilitated by the Illinois Department of Aging, supports government and nonprofit organizations currently receiving AmeriCorps Senior funding. Established in 1973, this grant aims to assist in covering the required cost-sharing match for the Senior Companion program. While grants have historically been provided, future funding is uncertain and dependent on annual appropriations, emphasizing the need for eligible organizations to apply promptly.

The Federal Senior Companion Program (SCP) was authorized under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act in 1973. By 1974, 18 model Senior Companion projects were funded. Under this program, providers can apply directly to AmeriCorps Senior for a federally funded grant to operate their programs. Historically, the Department on Aging has issued a one-time annual grant award to providers who received the AmeriCorps Senior grant to defray costs associated with a required match that is borne by the AmeriCorps Senior grant recipient. There is no guarantee that the Department will continue to provide these grants for the federal match program, and the amount varies from year to year dependent upon available appropriations.
State funds to match Federal Senior Companion Program grants.

Eligibility

Government Organizations, Nonprofit OrganizationsMust be current recipients of Federal Funding from AmeriCorps Seniors for Senior Companion Program.