PY2025 Planning Instruction and Allotments for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) State and Territorial Grantees

Background
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The program aims to provide training and employment opportunities for older Americans, particularly those who are low-income and face barriers to employment.

This Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) outlines grant planning guidance for SCSEP State and Territorial grantees for Program Year (PY) 2025, detailing authorized positions, funding allotments, and requirements before funding can be obligated.

Grant Details
For PY 2025, a total of $398,925,000 is available for SCSEP program activities after accounting for set-asides. The grant covers a full year period with specific allotments totaling $85,869,039 designated for state and territorial grantees.

Grantees are required to submit various documents through www.Grants.gov including:
1. Electronically signed SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance.
2. SF-424A Budget Information Form — Non-Construction Programs.
3. A Budget Narrative explaining projected costs.
4. A Project Narrative that includes services to minorities, organizational structure, monitoring, audits, and optional updates to state plans.
5. Programmatic Assurances that outline compliance with the Older Americans Act (OAA) regulations.
6. Attachments such as Geographic Service Area Attachment and NICRA/cost allocation plan if applicable.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state and territorial agencies that can demonstrate experience in implementing SCSEP programs. Grantees must also ensure proportional representation of minority populations in their service areas as outlined in OAA Section 515.

Period of Performance
The grant period covers the entire program year of PY 2025.

Grant Value
$398,925,000 is available for SCSEP program activities with $85,869,039 allocated specifically for state and territorial grantees.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed across various states and territories as specified in the funding allocations.