The Corporation for National and Community Service is offering the AmeriCorps Partnership Challenge grant to nonprofit organizations or public agencies aiming to address community needs with AmeriCorps members. The grant provides Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for members upon approval, with the sponsoring organization covering program operating costs. Successful members will receive education awards and gain valuable skills, enhancing career prospects while making a positive impact in communities. Closing date: Jul 23, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277627
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-7-1-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps State and National FY 2015 Partnership Challenge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Arts Business and Commerce Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Law, Justice and Legal Services Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 Applications are due Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to CNCS. State Commissions and Territory deadlines may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines, so prospective state applicants are encouraged to contact the commission in the state or territory where they intend to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 Applications are due Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to CNCS. State Commissions and Territory deadlines may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines, so prospective state applicants are encouraged to contact the commission in the state or territory where they intend to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible ApplicantsThe following entities are eligible to apply: public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties); labor organizations; partnerships and consortia; and Indian Tribes. Receiving funding previously from CNCS or another Federal agency is not a prerequisite to applying under this Notice. Organizations that have been convicted of a federal crime are disqualified from receiving the assistance described in this Notice. Pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501 (c)(4), that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply.New Applicants CNCS encourages organizations that have never received funding from CNCS to apply. The general practice is to award no more than 50 member positions to organizations participating in an AmeriCorps program for the first time.Continuation Applicants Organizations that have current AmeriCorps awards that do not end in FY15 must submit an application in order to be eligible to receive funding for the following year. Requests by existing continuation applicants for increases in the level of funding or number of positions will be assessed using the criteria under this Notice.Type of Applicants Single State Applicants Organizations that propose to operate in only one state or territory must apply through the Governor-appointed State or Territory Commissions. Each state and territory administers its own selection process and puts forward to CNCS the applicants it selects to compete for funding. Applicants operating in one state must contact their State Commissions to learn about their state or territory processes and deadlines which may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines and may have additional requirements. The list of State and Territory Commissions can be found here: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/contact-us/state-service-commissionsDirect Applicants Single State Applicants directed by their State Commission to apply directly to CNCS should do so. Please note that, after reviewing applications, CNCS may discuss with the State Commission awarding the grant to the Commission in order for the Commission to award a sub-grant to the applicant. Alternatively, CNCS may award the grant directly to the successful applicant, but also may work cooperatively with the State Commission to assign to them the responsibility to oversee and monitor performance of the grant. State Commissions interested in being assigned responsibility for oversight of AmeriCorps Partnership Challenge awards operating within their state should contact CNCS. Multi-state: Organizations that propose to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one state or territory apply directly to CNCS. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes: An Indian Tribe is defined as a federally recognized Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation, as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. § 1602), that the United States Government determines is eligible for special programs and services provided under federal law to Indians because of their status as Indians. Indian Tribes also include tribal organizations controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by one of the entities described above. Territories without Commissions: Applicants in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | Through the AmeriCorps Partnership Challenge, nonprofit organizations or public agencies – together with their funding partners – will develop proposals to address community needs by engaging AmeriCorps members. Upon approval, CNCS will provide Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for AmeriCorps members, while the sponsoring organization will cover full cost of operating the programs. AmeriCorps members who successfully complete terms of service will be eligible for Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards, and will gain valuable skills and experiences to advance their career goals while they make a difference in communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Opportunity Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Grants
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The | Jul 22, 2015 | |
| Jul 22, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-7-1-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps State and National FY 2015 Partnership Challenge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Arts Business and Commerce Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Law, Justice and Legal Services Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 Applications are due Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to CNCS. State Commissions and Territory deadlines may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines, so prospective state applicants are encouraged to contact the commission in the state or territory where they intend to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 Applications are due Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to CNCS. State Commissions and Territory deadlines may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines, so prospective state applicants are encouraged to contact the commission in the state or territory where they intend to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible ApplicantsThe following entities are eligible to apply: public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties); labor organizations; partnerships and consortia; and Indian Tribes. Receiving funding previously from CNCS or another Federal agency is not a prerequisite to applying under this Notice. Organizations that have been convicted of a federal crime are disqualified from receiving the assistance described in this Notice. Pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501 (c)(4), that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply.New Applicants CNCS encourages organizations that have never received funding from CNCS to apply. The general practice is to award no more than 50 member positions to organizations participating in an AmeriCorps program for the first time.Continuation Applicants Organizations that have current AmeriCorps awards that do not end in FY15 must submit an application in order to be eligible to receive funding for the following year. Requests by existing continuation applicants for increases in the level of funding or number of positions will be assessed using the criteria under this Notice.Type of Applicants Single State Applicants Organizations that propose to operate in only one state or territory must apply through the Governor-appointed State or Territory Commissions. Each state and territory administers its own selection process and puts forward to CNCS the applicants it selects to compete for funding. Applicants operating in one state must contact their State Commissions to learn about their state or territory processes and deadlines which may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines and may have additional requirements. The list of State and Territory Commissions can be found here: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/contact-us/state-service-commissionsDirect Applicants Single State Applicants directed by their State Commission to apply directly to CNCS should do so. Please note that, after reviewing applications, CNCS may discuss with the State Commission awarding the grant to the Commission in order for the Commission to award a sub-grant to the applicant. Alternatively, CNCS may award the grant directly to the successful applicant, but also may work cooperatively with the State Commission to assign to them the responsibility to oversee and monitor performance of the grant. State Commissions interested in being assigned responsibility for oversight of AmeriCorps Partnership Challenge awards operating within their state should contact CNCS. Multi-state: Organizations that propose to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one state or territory apply directly to CNCS. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes: An Indian Tribe is defined as a federally recognized Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation, as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. § 1602), that the United States Government determines is eligible for special programs and services provided under federal law to Indians because of their status as Indians. Indian Tribes also include tribal organizations controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by one of the entities described above. Territories without Commissions: Applicants in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | Through the AmeriCorps Partnership Challenge, nonprofit organizations or public agencies – together with their funding partners – will develop proposals to address community needs by engaging AmeriCorps members. Upon approval, CNCS will provide Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for AmeriCorps members, while the sponsoring organization will cover full cost of operating the programs. AmeriCorps members who successfully complete terms of service will be eligible for Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards, and will gain valuable skills and experiences to advance their career goals while they make a difference in communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Opportunity Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Grants
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-7-1-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps State and National FY 2015 Partnership Challenge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Arts Business and Commerce Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Law, Justice and Legal Services Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 Applications are due Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to CNCS. State Commissions and Territory deadlines may be significantly before the CNCS deadlines, so prospective state applicants are encouraged to contact the commission in the state or territory where they intend to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants The following entities are eligible to apply: public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties); labor organizations; partnerships and consortia; and Indian Tribes. Receiving funding previously from CNCS or another Federal agency is not a prerequisite to applying under this Notice. Organizations that have been convicted of a federal crime are disqualified from receiving the assistance described in this Notice. Pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501 (c)(4), that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply. New Applicants Continuation Applicants Type of Applicants Direct Applicants Multi-state: Organizations that propose to operate AmeriCorps programs in more than one state or territory apply directly to CNCS. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes: An Indian Tribe is defined as a federally recognized Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation, as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. § 1602), that the United States Government determines is eligible for special programs and services provided under federal law to Indians because of their status as Indians. Indian Tribes also include tribal organizations controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by one of the entities described above. Territories without Commissions: Applicants in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | Through the AmeriCorps Partnership Challenge, nonprofit organizations or public agencies – together with their funding partners – will develop proposals to address community needs by engaging AmeriCorps members. Upon approval, CNCS will provide Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for AmeriCorps members, while the sponsoring organization will cover full cost of operating the programs. AmeriCorps members who successfully complete terms of service will be eligible for Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards, and will gain valuable skills and experiences to advance their career goals while they make a difference in communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Opportunity Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Grants
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
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