The AmeriCorps program offers grants to eligible organizations to involve AmeriCorps members in evidence-based interventions for community enhancement. Members receive a living allowance and benefits and earn an Education Award upon completion for higher education expenses. This grant aims to support community service and address critical needs within localities. Expires by May 02, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 300415
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-02-01-18 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – Targeted Priority |
| 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: | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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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