Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
About This Grant
SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers authorized in Title V of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and administered by USDOL/ETA. SCSEP is the only federally sponsored employment and training program targeted specifically to low-income older individuals. SCSEP provides subsidized, part-time, community service training for unemployed, low-income persons aged 55 or older who have poor employment prospects. Through this program, older workers have access to SCSEP services and employment training assistance through the One-Stop Career Center System. Program participants work an average of 20 hours a week and are paid the highest of the federal, state, or local minimum wage. Service priority is given to individuals meeting one or more of the following criteria: Is a veteran or a spouse of a veteran; Is 65 years of age or older; Has a disability; Has limited English proficiency; Has low literacy skills; Resides in a rural area; Has low employment prospects; Has failed to find employment after utilizing services provided under Title I of WIOA; Is homeless or at risk for homelessness; or Are formerly incarcerated or on supervision from release from prison or jail within five years of the date of initial eligibility determination. (Effective March 25, 2021, the 2020 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) added this tenth characteristic category that has priority of service over those individuals who meet only the basic eligibility criteria related to age, income, and employment.)
Grant Summary
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a Employment and Training Administration (ETA) grant providing up to $5.3M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Unemployed, 125% of federal poverty level, and age 55 or older
How to Apply
Up to $5.3M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) from Employment and Training Administration (ETA), 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 Employment and Training Administration (ETA) before the deadline.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)?
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is offered by Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. 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 Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provide?
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides up to $5.3M per award from Employment and Training Administration (ETA). 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 Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) deadline?
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)?
To apply for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), 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 Employment and Training Administration (ETA).