Experienced Services Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The ESP program provides funding that allows agencies to enter into agreements with non-profit 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 part of the ESP will support Reclamation in managing, developing, and protecting water and related resources. ESP participants will provide technical assistance and support to Reclamation in developing and executing projects in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current Reclamation employees.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other public organizations
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.
Beneficiaries
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Private non-profit organizations that support career advancement and placement for individuals 55 years of age and older.
Individuals 55 years of age and older.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current Reclamation staffing levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current Reclamation employees.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of ag and older who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current Reclamation staff levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current Reclamation employees. Recipients can use the assistance to support employment opportunities for individuals 55 years and older on projects that support Reclamation’s mission. Documentation demonstrating the organization’s proof of establishment under the Secretary of Labor Title V of the Older American Act of 1965.
Required Documentation
Documentation demonstrating the organization’s proof of establishment under the Secretary of Labor Title V of the Older American Act of 1965, and proof of past performance in recruiting and provide employment opportunities for individuals 55 years of age or older. 2CFR 200, Subpart E – Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements