### Question
What does encore service program mean?


### Answer
**Encore service program** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 12511*:

> a program, carried out by an eligible entity as described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 12572 of this title, that—


(A) involves a significant number of participants age 55 or older in the program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division A-General Provisions**

