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Oakland County reports ARPA grants distributed to senior centers and volunteer organizations
Summary
County staff reported distribution of $5 million in ARPA senior‑center grants and a $50,000 volunteerism mini‑grant that funded multiple nonprofit projects; most awards have been executed and quarterly reporting is scheduled through 2026.
Tiffany (county staff) updated the Board of Commissioners on the American Rescue Plan Act grants for senior centers and a volunteerism mini‑grant program funded by Oakland County.
Volunteerism mini‑grant: Tiffany said the county made $50,000 available in small “volunteerism” grants for nonprofit senior‑service organizations; organizations could request up to $10,000. The county received 22 applications requesting more than $150,000 and awarded funds to nine organizations (eight accepted the awards and were paid). Tiffany identified awardees including Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (Roseville) and World Medical Relief (national) and said first quarterly reports will be due in July 2025.
Senior center grants: Tiffany said a separate $5 million ARPA program funded capital and program improvements at senior centers and related nonprofit providers; the county received 43 applications requesting roughly $1.8 million and awarded 29 grants across 27 municipalities and two nonprofits. Examples of funded work included pool renovation, ADA and accessibility upgrades, kitchen improvements and outdoor recreation (pickleball courts). Many projects were completed or near completion and quarterly reports will continue through December 2026.
Why it matters: staff said the grants aimed to expand volunteerism among older adults and to improve senior center facilities countywide after pandemic years reduced in‑person programming. Tiffany said the program prioritized ready‑to‑implement projects and that most awardees had executed agreements and submitted invoices.
Commissioner follow‑up: Commissioner Nelson requested additional detail on awardees and reporting status; Tiffany offered to provide further information after the meeting. Tiffany also noted program administration timelines and the one applicant who declined an award that expected the full maximum award.
Ending: staff said they will publish quarterly reports and dashboards and will follow up with commissioners interested in site visits and more detailed award documentation.
