The Corporation for National and Community Service is offering the 2015 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Indian Tribes Competition to increase the impact of national service in Indian Country. This grant aims to fund new grants for Indian Tribes in areas currently not served by FGP grantees. The focus is on supporting volunteers aged 55 and older in activities that meet community needs and align with the Education Focus Area National Performance Measures. Application deadline: May 14, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 273231
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-02-05-2015-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2015 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Indian Tribes Competition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training Health Housing Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.011 — Foster Grandparent Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | Through this competition, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) seeks to increase the impact of national service in Indian County by offering funding opportunities for new grants to Indian Tribes in geographic areas not currently served by FGP grantees. CNCS intends to fund FGP Tribal grants that support volunteers age 55 years and older in activities that serve community needs and respond to the National Performance Measures, which prioritizes the Education Focus Area. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tamika Becton
Email:FGPSCP@cns.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 273231 Full Announcement-1 -> FGP Tribal NOFA 2015 CLEARANCE VERSION_FINAL.508.pdf
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