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Thursday, September 22, 2005
SUMMARY: On July 22, 2005, the Corporation for National and Community Service published a Notice of Funds Availability on Grants.gov and our web site inviting applications for new awards for the FY 2005 Challenge Grant Program. On August 23, 2005 and August 29, 2005 modifications were published on Grants.gov extending the grant application deadline to September 27, 2005. The purpose of this notice is to advise potential applicants that this competition has been cancelled. A new and slightly modified Challenge Grant funding opportunity will be posted by October 3, 2005.
In light of the devastating suffering and losses caused by Hurricane Katrina and anticipation of further devastation from Hurricane Rita, the Corporation is shifting its focus for the Challenge Grant program. In the upcoming competition, we anticipate focusing on applications that propose to recruit baby boomers as volunteers to meet human needs created by the storms. In the near future, a new Challenge Grant funding opportunity will be posted on Grants.gov and the Corporation’s web site. Applicants that have submitted or were planning to submit an application for the previous competition are encouraged to submit an application for the Challenge Grant competition when it is announced.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marci Hunn
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20525.
Telephone (202) 606-7507
Email ChallengeGrants@cns.gov
Individuals who use a telecommunications devise for the deaf (TDD) may call (202) 606-3471.
Information about the Corporation for National and Community Service’s funding opportunities, including notice of funding opportunities and application instructions may be viewed on the following website, http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp or on Grants.gov.
Program Authority: These funds are available under authority of section 198 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, codified in 42 U.S.C. 12653, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2005.
Elizabeth Seale
Chief Operating Officer
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