[Federal Register: December 14, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 239)]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 
Notice of Availability of Application Guidelines and Pre-
application Conference Calls for Potential Applicants for 
AmeriCorps*National Direct Program Funds

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice of availability of application guidelines and pre-
application technical assistance conference calls.

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SUMMARY: We have scheduled two conference calls to provide technical 
assistance to national non-profits and multi-state organizations 
interested in applying for AmeriCorps*National Direct program funds.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register for either of the two 
conference calls contact Marlene Zakai, (202) 606-5000, ext. 536. 
T.D.D. (202) 565-2799. For individuals with disabilities, we will make 
information available in alternative formats upon request.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AmeriCorps is the national service

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program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in meeting 
critical education, public safety, environmental, and other human 
needs. Each year, we provide funds to programs operated by national 
non-profits to support projects such as tutoring children, restoring 
streams and parks, building playgrounds and housing, assisting elders, 
and serving in health clinics. For more information about the 
activities we support and to access a copy of the National Direct 
Guidelines, visit our web site: http://www.nationalservice.org.
    We have scheduled two conference calls regarding the application 
processes for AmeriCorps*National Direct grants. The conference calls 
will assist participants in understanding funding opportunities at the 
Corporation, tips on preparing a successful application for the 2000 
AmeriCorps*National Direct grant competitions, and the framework 
objectives for an AmeriCorps program.

Conference Calls

    Dates: February 4, 2000 or February 11, 2000.
    Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern time.
    Phone Number: (800) 662-0816 (toll-free) or (202) 260-7915.

    Dated: December 7, 1999.
Peter Heinaru,
Director, AmeriCorps*State/National, Corporation for National and 
Community Service.
[FR Doc. 99-32270 Filed 12-13-99; 8:45 am]
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