This grant program, likely offered by a national service department, is designed to fund community-driven projects that engage volunteers in honoring significant national days. Specifically, it supports the MLK Day of Service, encouraging initiatives that reflect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by addressing economic, environmental, educational, or other forms of equity, and meeting immediate community needs or systemic issues. Additionally, the grant supports the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, funding projects that pay tribute to those lost on 9/11, their families, and responders, while also tackling pressing community needs or systemic problems. The overarching aim of this grant is to foster civic engagement and address critical societal challenges through volunteer action.
Opportunity ID: 346923
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AC-03-17-23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Days of Service |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Volunteerism, Veterans and Military Families. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.012 — AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Service Commissions, States and US Territories |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | AmeriCorps |
| Description: |
MLK Day of Service: Supports projects that engage volunteers and honor and pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through economic, environmental, educational, or other forms of equity and meet immediate community needs or helps to address systemic issues. September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance: Supports projects that engage volunteers and honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service in response, as well as meet immediate community needs or helps to address systemic issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full competition information and resources |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DaysofService@cns.gov
Email:DaysofService@cns.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AC-03-17-23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Days of Service |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Volunteerism, Veterans and Military Families. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.012 — AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Service Commissions, States and US Territories |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | AmeriCorps |
| Description: |
MLK Day of Service: Supports projects that engage volunteers and honor and pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through economic, environmental, educational, or other forms of equity and meet immediate community needs or helps to address systemic issues. September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance: Supports projects that engage volunteers and honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service in response, as well as meet immediate community needs or helps to address systemic issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full competition information and resources |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DaysofService@cns.gov
Email:DaysofService@cns.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 346923 Full Announcement-Days of Service FY 2023 NOFO -> AmeriCorps Days of Service FY 2023 NOFO.pdf
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