Program Year (PY) 2021 Planning Instructions and Allotments for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) State, Territorial, and National Grantees

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is releasing grant planning guidance for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for Program Year (PY) 2021. The guidance provides SCSEP state, territorial, and national grantees with PY 2021 allotments and instructions for PY 2021 grant submissions. The program aims to provide community service employment and other authorized activities to eligible individuals. Key aspects of the program include: * SCSEP operation, service delivery, and coordination * Services to minorities * Organizational structure, monitoring, and audits * Budget narrative and program narrative requirements * Programmatic assurances and optional requests * Data collection and reporting requirements The program has a total funding amount of $403,877,000, with an award ceiling of $47,186,793 and an award floor of $0. The program duration is from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Some of the key features of the program include: * Community service employment for eligible individuals * Supportive services, such as transportation and childcare assistance * Job placement assistance and employment retention services * Performance measurement and evaluation * Technical assistance and training for grantees The program is designed to assist eligible individuals in gaining employment and becoming self-sufficient. The program is administered by the ETA, and grantees must comply with all program requirements and regulations. Some of the benefits of the program include: * Providing community service employment opportunities for eligible individuals * Assisting individuals in gaining employment and becoming self-sufficient * Providing supportive services to help individuals overcome barriers to employment * Promoting economic growth and development in local communities * Enhancing the quality of life for eligible individuals and their families Overall, the SCSEP program is designed to provide vital services and support to eligible individuals, helping them to gain employment and become self-sufficient.