AmeriCorps Seeks Comments on More Forms, Surveys, and Reporting
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
AmeriCorps Seniors is updating how they collect info for applications, progress reports, and surveys about independent living and respite care. This affects organizations and governments that work with AmeriCorps Seniors, aiming to make reporting easier and clearer. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until August 24, 2026, to comment—no extra costs, just a smoother process ahead!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Revised AmeriCorps Seniors Forms and Reporting
If you are a prospective or existing sponsor of AmeriCorps Seniors projects (RSVP, Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, or Senior Demonstration Program), AmeriCorps proposes revising the Grant Application and Project Progress Report (PPR). The agency estimates 1,250 annual responses and a total annual burden of 6,250 hours under OMB Control Number 3045-0035.
Progress Report Supplement Removed, Questions Moved
The proposed revision would eliminate the separate Progress Report Supplement and incorporate some of its questions into the Project Progress Report (PPR). The updated forms are stated to conform to AmeriCorps' web-based electronic grants management system.
Surveys for Senior Companion Clients and Caregivers
The Senior Companion Program (SCP) Independent Living Survey and SCP Respite Survey collect information from Senior Companion clients and caregivers to measure effects on clients' and caregivers' social ties and perceived social support. The notice says these surveys may also be used by RSVP projects that provide independent living and respite services.
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