The AmeriCorps State and National Grants for FY 2020 aim to support eligible organizations in implementing evidence-based interventions with AmeriCorps members to enhance community resilience. These members engage in community service roles and receive benefits such as a living allowance. Upon completing their service, members obtain the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to fund higher education costs or student loans. Applications for this grant close on January 8, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 320557
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-09-12-19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AmeriCorps State and National Grants FY 2020 |
| 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: | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 09, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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:
202-606-7508
Email:AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov |
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