AmeriCorps is offering grants to eligible organizations that propose to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or informed interventions aimed at strengthening communities. This grant supports individuals committed to community service through approved national service positions. AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance and other benefits during their service. Upon successful completion, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust. This award can be utilized for higher education expenses or to pay off qualified student loans, empowering members while enhancing community well-being through dedicated service initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 292376
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-03-10-17 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2017 AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts 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: | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| 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: | Full competition information and resources |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmeriCorps Program Office
(202) 606-7508 Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
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