Description
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides funding to grantees to support community service employment for low-income older adults. The program is administered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and is available in all states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The program provides funding for a variety of activities, including community service employment, training, and supportive services. Grantees must submit a grant application and budget narrative to receive funding. The program has a number of requirements, including a minimum of 75% of funds being used for participant wages and fringe benefits, and a maximum of 13.5% of funds being used for administrative costs. Grantees may also request to use additional funds for training and supportive services, and may request to increase the administrative cost limitation to up to 20% of the grant amount.
* Key aspects of the program include:
* Community service employment for low-income older adults
* Funding for training and supportive services
* Minimum of 75% of funds being used for participant wages and fringe benefits
* Maximum of 13.5% of funds being used for administrative costs
* Option to request additional funds for training and supportive services
* Option to request to increase the administrative cost limitation to up to 20% of the grant amount