RSVP Online Resource Guide
Introduction
Preparing for Re-competition
Grant and Program Information
Program Management
Financial and Grant Management
Performance Measurement
Introduction
Beginning in 2013, RSVP grants will be open for re-competition on a three year rolling grant cycle. This resource guide provides tools, training, and technical assistance in preparation for re-competition.
Through the Resource Center, the Corporation for National and Community Service provides tools, training, and information to assist sponsors (grantees) and the grantee staff (program directors), as well as interested potential grantee organizations, to be more efficient, to comply with Corporation statutes, and to support the Corporation’s strategic initiatives. Please use the links below to help strengthen your program and grant application.
In search of a topic not listed here? Use the search function to access additional resources, or check the main Senior Corps resource page.
Preparing for Re-competition
- Staff Webinar Presenting the RSVP Re-Competition Webinar to RSVP Grantees: An Overview for State Program Staff, May 2010 (PPT) (PDF)
- RSVP Re-Competition: Update, Information and Preparing (PPT) (PDF)
- Community Stakeholder Assessment (DOC)
- Chart Your Course (POT) (PDF)
Grant and Program Information
- The Senior Corps Grant Application 2008-2011 is for use by existing and prospective sponsors of Senior Corps projects under RSVP, the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), the Senior Companion Program (SCP), and the Senior Demonstration Programs (SDP).
- Preparing the Grant Budget for Senior Corps Programs
- Program Regulations and Field Guidance from the Corporation
- Work Plans and Instruments for Measuring Benefits to Senior Corps Volunteers
- General grants information and support for writing proposals
Program Management
- Role of Senior Corps Sponsors (PDF)
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Operations Handbook - 2008
- Becoming a Better Senior Corps Supervisor: A Resource Guide for Senior Corps Project Directors
- Effective Practices for Recruitment
- Effective Practices for Working with Baby Boomers
- The VolunteerMatch User’s Guide and Training Manual
- Technology Articles (previously housed on the Senior Corps Tech Center)
- Build the Love – Building Rapport between Sponsoring Organizations and Senior Corps Projects (PDF)
Financial and Grant Management
- RSVP Financial Management 101
- Common Audit Findings and Suggested Corrective Actions
- eGrants Assistance and Coaching for Senior Corps Programs
- Senior Corps Fund Raising and OMB Cost Principles
- In-Kind Donations
- Key Concepts of Cash and In-Kind Match
- Public/Private Partnerships
Performance Measurement
- Performance Measurement Resources from Project STAR
- Performance Measurement Builder from Project STAR
- Senior Corps Performance Measurement Toolkit
- Performance Measurement Self-Assessments for Senior Corps Programs
- Performance Measurement Work Plan Library
- Optional Common Work Plans and Instruments for Foster Grandparent Projects
(these may be useful for RSVP projects as well) - Optional Common Work Plans and Instruments for Senior Companion Projects
(these may be useful for RSVP projects as well)