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AmeriCorps National grants are made directly by the Corporation to public or private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government entities within states or territories, Indian Tribes, and consortia of the aforementioned. Organizations operating solely within the state of South Dakota are also eligible for an AmeriCorps National grant. AmeriCorps National includes five different grant opportunities. Detailed information, including eligibility requirements, can be found below.
AmeriCorps National programs engage AmeriCorps members in providing direct service to address unmet community needs. Programs design service activities for a team of members serving full- or part-time for up to one year. Sample activities include tutoring and mentoring youth, assisting crime victims, building homes, and restoring parks. Members also help to recruit community volunteers to expand the reach and effectiveness of the organization where they serve.
The organizations that receive grants are responsible for recruiting, selecting, and supervising AmeriCorps members to serve in their programs.
AmeriCorps National includes the following grant competitions:
Please review the Chart of AmeriCorps National Programs for eligibility requirements and to determine which program is appropriate for you. Additional information can also be found in the 2009 AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity and the 2009 AmeriCorps National Application Instructions.
You can also view a list of current grantees that may be contacted with questions about what it is like to operate an AmeriCorps grant. Please remember that specific questions about funding, eligibility requirements, and other application questions should be sent to AmeriCorpsNational@cns.gov, or to 202-606-7508.
AmeriCorps National Grant Competitions
AmeriCorps National Direct
An AmeriCorps program addressing community needs in at least two states. The grantee organization is responsible for the implementation and oversight of local programs in different states. The grantee has relationships with entities in different states that will operate the local programs.
AmeriCorps National Education Award Program
An AmeriCorps program that receives minimal financial support from the Corporation for National and Community Service and has less fiscal reporting requirements. Because of the minimal financial support, EAP grants are best suited for pre-existing service programs or for organizations with other sources of funding, for whom becoming part of AmeriCorps will add value to their program. For instance, the association with AmeriCorps might allow a program to recruit more service participants, to recruit a higher caliber of service participants, or serve more beneficiaries.
AmeriCorps National Professional Corps
An AmeriCorps program that recruits and places qualified participants in positions as teachers, nurses and other health care providers, police officers, early childhood development staff, engineers, or other professionals providing service to meet educational, public safety, human, or environmental needs in communities with an inadequate number of such professionals.
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ATTENTION 2009 Prospective AmeriCorps National Professional Corps Applicants
The Corporation for National and Community Service announces the availability of a competitive pool of start-up funds for new National Professional Corps grantees.
The purpose of these funds is to assist with the one-time start-up costs of new Professional Corps programs, and would be in addition to year one operational grant funds. Allowable expenses include such things as planning meeting costs, travel costs, and associated salary expenses.
You may request up to $50,000 (in addition to the grant funds of $2,500 per MSY). Please include a clear, compelling, and detailed justification of your request in the Organizational Capability section of the program narrative in your eGrants application. The detailed description should address the amount of funds requested and how the funds will be used, including planned activities, estimated costs of the activities, and a time line for the use of these funds.
Do not include these requested funds in your application budget. Applicants approved for funding will be informed if they are also approved for start-up funds. |
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes
An AmeriCorps program sponsored by an Indian Tribe.
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Planning Grants
A grant to support the development of an AmeriCorps Indian Tribes program.
AmeriCorps National Planning Grants
A grant to support the development of an AmeriCorps program of national scope.
Application Documents
Additional Application Information
Apply Online Using eGrants
eGrants is an online system designed to automate the grant management process from application to closeout. It allows applicants to find grant opportunities, apply for grants, and manage grant reporting online. The system also allows the Corporation to review applications, award grants and manage those grants efficiently and effectively. Visit eGrants for more information and instructions on getting started with eGrants.
If you have questions about submitting your applications through eGrants, please e-mail the eGrants help desk or call 1-888-677-7849.
When are applications due?
Applications for the National and Tribal Planning grant competitions are due on November 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm Eastern. Applications for AmeriCorps National Direct, AmeriCorps National Professional Corps, AmeriCorps Education Award Program and AmeriCorps Indian Tribes program grants are due by January 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm Eastern.
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