Senior Community Service Employment Program

2026-11-03

The purpose of this RFA is to solicit for program year 2025 ( July 1 , 2025 - June 30 , 2026 ) services for SCSEP applicants / participants within the above listed counties ( see Section 1 . 0 ) where the State ’ s SCSEP positions are located ( see Appendix II ). Upon successful completion of the year ’ s grant , there is an option to re - grant ( amend ) not to exceed 7 years . ( The 7 years includes this first program year .) In accordance with the Federal Regulations governing the program , the SCSEP fosters and promotes useful part - time opportunities in community service activities for unemployed lowincome persons who are 55 years or older and who have poor employment prospects . It also fosters individual economic self - sufficiency and increases the number of persons who may enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors . Through these community services and related activities , the SCSEP enhances the skills and abilities of participants , increases their employability , develops appropriate job opportunities , and places them in unsubsidized employment after the completion of community - service assignments . The program and services must be provided in accordance with current federal regulations implementing Title V of the Older Americans Act ( OAA ) Amendments 2016 , Pub . L . 114 - 144 ( April 19 , 2016 ); SCSEP Final Rule , 82 Federal Register ( FR ) 56869 ( December 1 , 2017 ); SECSEP Final Rule , 75 FR 53786 ( September 1 , 2010 ); WIOA , Pub . L . 113 - 128 , Sec . 121 , Funding of One - Stop Infrastructure ( July 22 , 2014 ); SCSEP Performance Data Collection Approval ( OPM Budget No . 1205 - 0040 ), 2 CFR 200 , and 2 CFR 200 . 501

Arkansas

2026-03-27