This AmeriCorps grant is for eligible organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in community service, with the primary goal of strengthening communities. Through this initiative, AmeriCorps aims to fund evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions. An AmeriCorps member is an individual dedicated to engaging in national service positions. While serving, members may receive a living allowance and additional benefits. Upon the successful completion of their term, members are awarded a valuable Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust. This award can be strategically utilized to pay for higher education expenses or applied towards qualified student loans, thereby supporting both community development efforts and the personal and professional growth of the members. This grant specifically targets State and National Tribal communities.
Opportunity ID: 333777
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AC-05-24-21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 AmeriCorps State and National Tribal Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Housing Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.006 — AmeriCorps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | AmeriCorps |
| Description: |
AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://americorps.gov/funding-opportunity/fy-2021-americorps-indian-tribes-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rafeeq Warfield
Grantor AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 333777 Other Supporting Documents-FY 2021 AmeriCorps Tribes NOFO -> FY 2021 Tribes FINAL.pdf
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