Foster Grandparent Program
About This Grant
Grants for income-eligible adults aged 55+ to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support to children and youth with exceptional needs.
Grant Summary
Foster Grandparent Program is a AmeriCorps grant providing $50K to $400K for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible org types: nonprofit, municipality, school_district
Requirements
- See program NOFO for full requirements
How to Apply
$50K–$400K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Foster Grandparent Program from AmeriCorps, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to AmeriCorps before the deadline.
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Foster Grandparent Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Foster Grandparent Program?
Foster Grandparent Program is offered by AmeriCorps and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Foster Grandparent Program provide?
Foster Grandparent Program provides between $50K and $400K per award from AmeriCorps. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Foster Grandparent Program deadline?
Foster Grandparent Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, AmeriCorps, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Foster Grandparent Program?
To apply for Foster Grandparent Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from AmeriCorps.