Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS 02 05 15 02
Apply for CNCS 02 05 15 02
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the food and nutrition health housing transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 Senior Companion Program (SCP) Indian Tribes Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.016 Senior Companion Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 Senior Companion Program (SCP) Indian Tribes Competition was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) under Funding Opportunity Number CNCS 02 05 15 02. The purpose of the competition was to expand the reach and impact of national service in Indian Country by funding new SCP projects operated by Indian Tribes in geographic areas that were not already served by existing Senior Companion Program grantees. In practical terms, CNCS was trying to fill service gaps by helping Tribal communities start new Senior Companion projects where older adults and their caregivers could benefit from structured, volunteer-based support.
The grants were intended to support Senior Companion volunteers age 55 and older who provide assistance that responds to local community needs while also aligning with national expectations for the program. Projects funded through this competition were expected to address the SCP National Performance Measures, meaning applicants needed to design services with measurable outcomes and show how volunteer activities would produce concrete benefits for the people being served. A key emphasis in this specific Tribal competition was Elder Justice-focused work, particularly interventions aimed at reducing the risk that clients and caregivers supported by Senior Companions could become victims of financial fraud, abuse, and/or neglect. This focus signals that CNCS wanted projects not only to offer companionship or help with daily living needs, but also to play a protective, prevention-oriented role for vulnerable older adults and families.
Eligible applicants included federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the opportunity was tied to CFDA number 94.016 (Senior Companion Program). The activity categories listed for the opportunity included food and nutrition, health, housing, and transportation, reflecting the broad range of supportive services that Senior Companion volunteers may be involved in across different communities, depending on local priorities and needs. The announcement also specified that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning awardees would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget.
CNCS anticipated making about four awards with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, indicating a relatively small, targeted competition aimed at launching a limited number of new Tribal SCP projects rather than expanding existing ones nationwide. The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2015, and the application deadline was May 14, 2015, with the archive date listed as June 13, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Tamika Becton via a program mailbox, and the notice referenced an additional information link for the full funding notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 2015 Senior Companion Program (SCP) Indian Tribes Competition?
It was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to fund new Senior Companion Program projects operated by Indian Tribes in areas of Indian Country that were not already served by existing SCP grantees.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to expand the reach and impact of national service in Indian Country by filling service gaps, specifically by helping Tribal communities start new Senior Companion projects where older adults and their caregivers could benefit from structured, volunteer-based support.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was CNCS 02 05 15 02.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 94.016, which corresponds to the Senior Companion Program.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
Was this competition intended to fund new projects or expand existing SCP projects?
This competition was intended to fund new Senior Companion Program projects in geographic areas not already served by existing SCP grantees, rather than expanding existing projects.
What population would the funded projects serve?
The funded projects were intended to benefit older adults and their caregivers through services delivered by Senior Companion volunteers.
Who are Senior Companion volunteers under this opportunity?
Senior Companion volunteers supported by these grants were expected to be age 55 and older.
What kinds of services or needs could projects address?
The opportunity listed activity categories including food and nutrition, health, housing, and transportation. These categories reflect the broad range of supportive services Senior Companion volunteers may be involved in, depending on local community priorities and needs.
Were applicants expected to align their project design with national program expectations?
Yes. Projects funded through this competition were expected to align with national expectations for the Senior Companion Program.
Did projects need to use CNCS performance measures?
Yes. Projects were expected to address the SCP National Performance Measures, meaning applicants needed to design services with measurable outcomes and explain how volunteer activities would produce concrete benefits for the people being served.
Was there a special emphasis area for Tribal applicants?
Yes. A key emphasis was Elder Justice-focused work, particularly interventions aimed at reducing the risk that clients and caregivers supported by Senior Companions could become victims of financial fraud, abuse, and/or neglect.
Does the Elder Justice emphasis mean projects had to go beyond companionship?
Based on the stated emphasis, CNCS signaled that it wanted projects to provide not only companionship or help with daily living needs, but also a protective, prevention-oriented role for vulnerable older adults and families (especially related to fraud, abuse, and neglect risks).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specified that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning awardees would need to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What forms of match were contemplated in the announcement?
The match could be provided as cash and/or allowable in-kind support, as described in the opportunity summary.
How many awards did CNCS expect to make?
CNCS anticipated making about four awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 14, 2015.
When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed was June 13, 2015.
What was CNCS trying to achieve by limiting funding to unserved geographic areas?
The intent was to fill service gaps by funding new Tribal SCP projects in locations that were not already served by existing Senior Companion Program grantees.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues was Tamika Becton, reachable via a program mailbox.
Was there a way to find additional details about the full funding notice?
Yes. The notice referenced an additional information link for the full funding notice.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided dates (deadline of May 14, 2015 and archive date of June 13, 2015), this specific 2015 competition is no longer open.
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