The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is offering AmeriCorps planning and program grants to tribal communities for developing and implementing evidence-based interventions. Planning grants of up to $75,000 support program development, while program grants engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects. Members receive benefits and an Education Award upon completion. This grant opportunity aims to empower tribal communities in addressing local challenges. For inquiries, contact AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov. Closing date: May 01, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 274641
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-02192015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Environment Health Housing Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Veterans and Military Families and Economic Opportunity |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2015 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EasternTime. |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | CNCS may award an AmeriCorps planning grant or an AmeriCorps program grant under this announcement. A planning grant provides support to a grant recipient for the development of an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to solve community problems. Grant recipients are awarded up to $75,000 for a 12-month planning period and are expected to be better prepared to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle. A planning grant may not be used to support AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps program grants are awarded to eligible applicants proposing to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits while serving. Upon successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.For questions, email AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full funding description |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Applications
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The due date for the application has been extended to Friday May 1, 2015 at 5:00 pm EST. | Apr 29, 2015 | |
| Apr 29, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-02192015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Environment Health Housing Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Veterans and Military Families and Economic Opportunity |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2015 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. EasternTime. |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | CNCS may award an AmeriCorps planning grant or an AmeriCorps program grant under this announcement. A planning grant provides support to a grant recipient for the development of an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to solve community problems. Grant recipients are awarded up to $75,000 for a 12-month planning period and are expected to be better prepared to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle. A planning grant may not be used to support AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps program grants are awarded to eligible applicants proposing to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits while serving. Upon successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.For questions, email AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full funding description |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Applications
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-02192015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Environment Health Housing Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Veterans and Military Families and Economic Opportunity |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2015 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | CNCS may award an AmeriCorps planning grant or an AmeriCorps program grant under this announcement. A planning grant provides support to a grant recipient for the development of an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to solve community problems. Grant recipients are awarded up to $75,000 for a 12-month planning period and are expected to be better prepared to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle. A planning grant may not be used to support AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps program grants are awarded to eligible applicants proposing to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits while serving. Upon successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans. For questions, email AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Applications
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
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