25A60AD000297
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Program purpose award to move SCSEP participants into unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors,
promote part-time work experiences in community service assignments for unemployed low-income individuals who are 55 years of age or older,
and foster self-sufficiency among such individuals.
By statute, SCSEP state grants are awarded to governors (22% of total grant funding) and are determined by formula.
National non-profits (national grantee) that operate in multi-state service areas (78% of total grant funding) are awarded grants through a competition every four years.
Appropriation levels determine the number of total slots, and grantees serve all slots in their service area.
Programs run on a program year (July 1 - June 30).
Activities to be performed primarily community service employment activities, where participants work part-time at a community service location (not for profit) for minimum wage.
This work experience prepares them for unsubsidized employment while receiving services in the program or after they have completed the program.
Participants also receive support services, on-the-job training, individual employment plans, and can receive classroom and skills training.
Deliverables expected outcomes SCSEP grant recipients must meet their core measures of performance which refers to hours (in the aggregate) of community service employment,
the percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project,
the percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the project,
the median earnings of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project,
indicators of effectiveness in serving employers, host agencies, and project participants,
the number of eligible individuals served and most-in-need.
Intended beneficiary(ies) adults age 55 and over with income at or below 125% of poverty level and not job ready.
Subrecipient activities yes, grant recipients can sub to other local agencies and non-profit organizations.
promote part-time work experiences in community service assignments for unemployed low-income individuals who are 55 years of age or older,
and foster self-sufficiency among such individuals.
By statute, SCSEP state grants are awarded to governors (22% of total grant funding) and are determined by formula.
National non-profits (national grantee) that operate in multi-state service areas (78% of total grant funding) are awarded grants through a competition every four years.
Appropriation levels determine the number of total slots, and grantees serve all slots in their service area.
Programs run on a program year (July 1 - June 30).
Activities to be performed primarily community service employment activities, where participants work part-time at a community service location (not for profit) for minimum wage.
This work experience prepares them for unsubsidized employment while receiving services in the program or after they have completed the program.
Participants also receive support services, on-the-job training, individual employment plans, and can receive classroom and skills training.
Deliverables expected outcomes SCSEP grant recipients must meet their core measures of performance which refers to hours (in the aggregate) of community service employment,
the percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project,
the percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the project,
the median earnings of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project,
indicators of effectiveness in serving employers, host agencies, and project participants,
the number of eligible individuals served and most-in-need.
Intended beneficiary(ies) adults age 55 and over with income at or below 125% of poverty level and not job ready.
Subrecipient activities yes, grant recipients can sub to other local agencies and non-profit organizations.
Awardee
Funding Goals
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY GOAL(S) THIS TEGL PROVIDES GRANT PLANNING GUIDANCE TO SCSEP STATE AND TERRITORIAL GRANTEES FOR PY 2025, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED ALLOTMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR, AS WELL AS ETA S REQUIREMENTS BEFORE OBLIGATING FUNDING TO GRANTEES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
New York
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
New York State Office For Aging was awarded
Empower 55+ Adults for Unsubsidized Employment: SCSEP Grant Program
Project Grant 25A60AD000297
worth $5,145,705
from the Office of Workforce Investment in July 2025 with work to be completed primarily in New York United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year and
was awarded through assistance program 17.235 Senior Community Service Employment Program.
$571,745 (10.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity PY2025 Planning Instruction and Allotments for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) State and Territorial Grantees.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/8/25
Period of Performance
7/1/25
Start Date
6/30/26
End Date
Funding Split
$5.1M
Federal Obligation
$571.7K
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.7M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
25A60AD000297
SAI Number
1630:1630:AD:25A60AD000297:1:0
Award ID URI
SAIEXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
1630GM DOL (ETA) GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Funding Office
1630WS OFFICE OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
Awardee UEI
YAY8LLU5DLE6
Awardee CAGE
49D05
Performance District
NY-90
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Modified: 9/8/25