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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a grant from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) that funds paid work training experiences for low-income job seekers aged 55 and older to help them find stable employment.
Created in 1965 and federally funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, SCSEP places eligible participants with nonprofits, community-based organizations, and public agencies to earn a subsidized wage while building transferable job skills. Host employer organizations receive free access to pre-screened workers with all wages and benefits covered by SCSEP. The Program Year 2026 sub-grant application deadline was April 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants are Indiana-based nonprofits and public agencies seeking to become SCSEP training providers.
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Indiana Department of Workforce Development: Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the nation’s oldest program to help low-income, job seekers age 55+ find work. SCSEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and was created in 1965.
SCSEP’s goal is to help 55+ job seekers to find employment through a paid work training experience, resulting in better financial stability, that promotes a happy and healthy life. Senior Community Service Employment (SCSEP) 2026 Program Year Request for Application Funding Opportunity Your browser does not support the video tag. Earn a Paycheck While Learning New Skills Assist Your Very Own Community!
Learn New Skills While Seeking Employment. Improve Your Mental Health Develop a Support Network Reimbursement for Health Physical To Qualify You Must Meet the Following Requirements: Be low income for past 6 months.
Provide proof of annual household income for last 6-12 months Benefit statements from Social Security, SSI and SSDI Eligible to work in the US Actively Seeking Employment How to Connect with SCSEP If you live in a county served by the State of Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development (DWD) (refer to the counties shaded in yellow on map) please call 765-830-WORK.
you will be connected to the State of Indiana’s partner Vantage Aging to complete a more in-depth conversation about SCSEP services and eligibility. * If you do not live in a county shaded in yellow, please refer to the list below of other SCSEP providers operating in the state of Indiana.
If you are 55 and older, not eligible for SCSEP and still would like assistance in finding employment and/or training please go to your local WorkOne American Job Center for additional assistance. All services are free! If you require additional assistance, please email SCSEP@dwd.
IN. gov The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service work-based job training program for older adults. Grantee Email Phone Vantage Aging (for the State of Indiana) Counties: Adams, Allen, Boone Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jasper, Johnson, LaGrange, LaPorte, Lake, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Noble, Owen, Porter, Shelby, St.
Joseph, Steuben, Tipton, Wabash, Wells CWI Counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Lake, Madison, Marshall, Noble, St.
Joseph, Whitley Goodwill II Counties: Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Dubois, Fulton, Hamilton, Marion, Miami, Montgomery, Perry, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Spencer, Starke, Tippecanoe, White AARP Counties: Benton, Daviess, Fountain, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Newton, Owen, Parke, Pike, Posey, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Warrick R9 IN WB Counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Crawford, Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Henry, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Monroe, Ohio, Orange, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Switzerland, Washington, Wayne Indiana DWD and Vantage Aging will match program eligible job seekers to area nonprofits, community based organizations and public agencies, allowing participants to earn a wage subsidized by SCSEP funding, while building job confidence and transferable skills.
Matches are made per the participants interests and future employment goals. Benefits of Being a SCSEP Training Provider Carries NO cost to qualified Host Employer Access to hard-working trainees eager to work. Supporting a multi-generational workforce.
ALL benefits and wages funded via SCSEP! Business Requirements for Training Providers Offers 20 hours a week of supervised on the job training Provides a safe and sanitary work environment What are the benefits of hiring a Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) participant? Provides your organization with access to a trained, qualified, and reliable workforce at no cost to you.
Cost Savings and Benefits: No-cost access to pre-screened candidates SCSEP provides free job placement services, eliminating recruitment costs for you. SCSEP is a nationwide program Broadened your workforce: SCSEP can help build a multigenerational staff, broadening knowledge base of workforce. For more information on how your organization can start building a talent pipeline of experienced workers please email SCSEP@dwd.
IN. gov . SCSEP Grant Request for Application for Older Worker Program Sub-Grants Program Year 2026 Applications Due: April 15, 2026, by 12:00 PM (EST) Complete applications (including attachments) must be submitted electronically via email to INDWD SCSEP Team at SCSEP@dwd.
IN. gov . The subject line of the email should state “INDWD SCSEP PY26 Applicant.
” The contact person listed on the cover letter will receive a confirmation email from the INDWD SCSEP Director and may be contacted by INDWD during the evaluations with specific questions regarding the application. Deadline to Submit Questions to SCSEP@dwd. in.
gov Questions & Responses posted Application Submissions Due to SCSEP@dwd. in. gov Application Review Period Anticipated Notification of Award July 1, 2026- June 30-2027 RFA PY 26 Questions and Responses Equal Opportunity is the Law .
( La Igualdad De Oportunidad Es La Ley .) DWD is an equal opportunity employer that administers equal opportunity programs. Free auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities (TDD/TTY Number: 1-800-743-3333 ).
Free language interpretation and translation services are also available upon request. Ask DWD: Powered by Ask Indiana Read the Ask Indiana Terms & Conditions Indiana Department of Workforce Development More IN. gov Online Services Get my HSE (formerly GED) File for Unemployment Benefits
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals aged 55 and older in Indiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is funded by Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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