AmeriCorps Seniors Refreshes Application and Survey Paperwork Process
Published Date: 9/25/2026
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Summary
AmeriCorps Seniors is updating how they collect info from volunteers and programs, including application steps, progress reports, and surveys about independent living and respite care. These changes aim to make reporting easier and clearer, with public comments welcomed until October 26, 2026. This affects AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and program managers, helping save time and improve how progress is tracked without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Progress report consolidation cuts reporting hours
AmeriCorps Seniors eliminated the separate Progress Report Supplement and moved some supplement questions into the main Project Progress Report. That consolidation reduces burden by 1,250 hours and leaves the total estimated annual burden at 5,000 hours for 1,250 annual responses from businesses and organizations and State, local, or Tribal governments.
Independent living and respite surveys to continue pending review
AmeriCorps Seniors will continue using the currently approved Senior Companion Program (SCP) Independent Living Survey and SCP Respite Survey while it reviews the surveys and seeks OMB approval for revisions. The agency notes one comment supported continuing the surveys and says the currently approved information collection is due to expire on September 30, 2026; the surveys collect information from Senior Companion clients and caregivers and may also be used by RSVP projects.
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