Program Year 2026 Senior Community Service Employment Program State, Territorial, and National Grantees
Guidance and application instructions for 2026 Senior Community Service Employment Program grants are provided to state, territorial, and national grantees, including funding allotments.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: June 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $380,321,305 | Award ceiling: $44,323,770 | Typical awards by state/territory/national sponsor vary
Summary: Provides funding and instructions for current SCSEP grantees to support community service and job training for low-income older adults in Program Year 2026.
Key Information: Only current SCSEP state, territorial, and national grantees are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity provides Program Year 2026 funding and instructions for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The program, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), supports community service employment and job training for low-income individuals aged 55 and older. The funding is allocated by formula to current SCSEP state, territorial, and national grantees to maintain and enhance their projects, improve participant outcomes, and comply with updated federal requirements.
