The purpose of this RFA is to solicit for program year 2025 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) services for SCSEP applicants/participants within the above listed counties (see Section 1.0) where the State’s SCSEP positions are located (see Appendix II). Upon successful completion of the year’s grant, there is an option to re-grant (amend) not to exceed 7 years. (The 7 years includes this first program year.) In accordance with the Federal Regulations governing the program, the SCSEP fosters and promotes useful part-time opportunities in community service activities for unemployed lowincome persons who are 55 years or older and who have poor employment prospects. It also fosters individual economic self-sufficiency and increases the number of persons who may enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in both the public and private sectors. Through these community services and related activities, the SCSEP enhances the skills and abilities of participants, increases their employability, develops appropriate job opportunities, and places them in unsubsidized employment after the completion of community-service assignments. The program and services must be provided in accordance with current federal regulations implementing Title V of the Older Americans Act (OAA) Amendments 2016, Pub. L. 114-144 (April 19, 2016); SCSEP Final Rule, 82 Federal Register (FR) 56869 (December 1, 2017); SECSEP Final Rule, 75 FR 53786 (September 1, 2010); WIOA, Pub.L.113-128, Sec. 121, Funding of One-Stop Infrastructure (July 22, 2014); SCSEP Performance Data Collection Approval (OPM Budget No. 1205-0040), 2 CFR 200, and 2 CFR 200.501
