DOL Awards $203 Million in Grants to Support Training and Services

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $203 million through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to help low-income older adults gain employment in 14 states.. Of this, $194 million goes to 19 national nonprofits, with $9 million supporting organizations serving Native American and Asian-American/Pacific Islander communities. SCSEP promotes job placement and community service for individuals 55 and older. Funded by the Older Americans Act, the grants will last through Program Year 2024, with potential annual funding of up to $313 million for three more years, subject to appropriations.