Which AmeriCorps Grant Program is Right For You?
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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 seven 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 veterans, building homes, and restoring parks. Priority service areas identified include Education, Healthy Futures, Clean Energy / Environment, Veterans and Opportunity. 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 2010 AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity and the 2010 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.
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.
AmeriCorps Fixed-Amount Pilot Grants
A grant to support full-time AmeriCorps members. Organizations are put forward to participate in a nationwide competition by Governor-appointed State Commissions, organizations that operate their AmeriCorps program in more than one state, Professional Corps, States and Territories without Commissions, and Indian Tribes may apply to receive a fixed-amount grant for a full-time program. The Fixed-Amount Pilot is only available for new and recompeting applicants. Second and third year continuation applicants must submit a new application if they are interested in participating in the Fixed-Amount Pilot.
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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.
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When are applications due?
All applications for AmeriCorps State and National and Indian Tribes Planning Grants, AmeriCorps National Direct, AmeriCorps National Professional Corps, AmeriCorps Education Award Program, AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Program, and AmeriCorps Fixed-Amount Pilot grants are due by January 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm Eastern.
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