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CFDA 15.079: Experienced Services Program (ESP)

The ESP program provide funding that allows agencies to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not avai

Objectives

The ESP program provide funding that allows agencies to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current staffing levels. Qualified individuals who are a part of the ESP participants will provide assistance and support to the BOEM in developing and executing projects that benefit the general public and provide support to BOEM employees. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current BOEM employees.

Eligible applicants

Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other private institutions/organizations, Profit organization, Non-Government - General, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), State Non-profit organizations and States authorized to participate in the ESP. This program is limited to qualified non-profit organizations subject to 26 USC 501 c(3) of the tax code, and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of establishment must be submitted with the application.

Financial assistance range

Range is $100,000 to $5,000,000; Average $300,000) Anticipated funding over five years $6-8 million. Anticipated number of cooperative agreements per year 5-10

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.