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2023 AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program

Type
Funding
Organization
AmeriCorps
Description

Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: April 5, 2023. Through the Native Nations and Indigenous Elders SDP funding opportunity, applicants must demonstrate how they will engage adults ages 55 and older to address one or more of the Indigenous Elders SDP priorities. AmeriCorps Seniors is open to proposals that are reflective of the needs of Indigenous and Native communities served by the applicant’s proposed program. Some examples of programs selected as part of this opportunity might include the following:    Programs promoting the preservation and teaching of Native and Indigenous languages and cultural practices.    Programming focused on helping Native and indigenous communities respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.    Programs that support the quality of life of Veterans and Military Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.    Programs that provide social, economic, and/or educational services to Native and Indigenous people both on and off Native and Indigenous lands.    Programming that advances justice and equality in areas such as food sovereignty, climate change & conservation, and mental health services.      Programs that create workforce pathways for older adults, including deliberate training, certifications, and hiring preferences or support.

Funding Amount
Varies
Matching Funds
No
Geography
Eligibility
Federally recognized Tribes; Tribal organizations that are controlled, authorized, or chartered by Federally recognized Tribes are also eligible to apply
Contact Information
Email: AmeriCorpsSeniors@cns.gov