Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS 02192015
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- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the disaster prevention and relief education environment health housing other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.006 AmeriCorps.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2015 and posted on Feb 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2015 Friday, May 1, 2015 at 500 p.m. EasternTime.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS 02192015) was a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support federally recognized Native American tribal governments in building and operating AmeriCorps programs. The overall purpose was to strengthen communities by funding service initiatives that use evidence-based or evidence-informed approaches to address local needs. The opportunity’s eligible applicant pool was limited to federally recognized tribal governments, and it required cost sharing or matching funds.
This announcement offered two main pathways: planning grants and program grants. Planning grants were designed for tribes that wanted to develop a strong, competitive AmeriCorps program but were not yet ready to field AmeriCorps members. Planning grant awards were up to $75,000 for a 12-month period, and the expectation was that recipients would use that year to design the program model, build partnerships, develop the intervention strategy, and prepare to apply for a full AmeriCorps program grant in the next grant cycle. A key restriction was that planning grant funds could not be used to support AmeriCorps members, meaning no member positions or member-related costs could be charged under the planning award.
AmeriCorps program grants, in contrast, were intended for tribes ready to directly engage AmeriCorps members in community service positions. These grants supported projects that put members to work on structured service activities tied to evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions aimed at solving community problems and strengthening communities. The announcement described an AmeriCorps member as an individual serving in an approved national service position, with the possibility of receiving a living allowance and other benefits during the service term. After successfully completing service, members earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, which can be applied to qualified higher education expenses or used to pay down eligible student loans through the National Service Trust.
The funding activity categories listed for this opportunity were broad and reflected the range of issues AmeriCorps programs can address, including disaster prevention and relief, education, environment, health, housing, and other areas. The “other” category was clarified to include priorities such as veterans and military families and economic opportunity. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 94.006 (AmeriCorps). CNCS estimated total funding available at $3,000,000 for this competition.
Key dates included an initial closing date of April 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which was later extended to May 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted February 19, 2015, and archived May 2, 2015. For applicant questions or support, the notice directed inquiries to AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov and referenced additional contact help for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015 opportunity?
AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS 02192015) was a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support federally recognized Native American tribal governments in building and operating AmeriCorps programs that strengthen communities.
2) What was the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to strengthen communities by funding service initiatives that use evidence-based or evidence-informed approaches to address local needs.
3) Who was eligible to apply?
Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments were eligible to apply under this opportunity.
4) Was cost sharing or a match required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds.
5) What were the two main types of grants offered?
The announcement offered two pathways: planning grants and program grants.
6) What is a planning grant under this opportunity?
Planning grants were designed for tribes that wanted to develop a strong, competitive AmeriCorps program but were not yet ready to field AmeriCorps members.
7) How much funding could a planning grant provide, and for how long?
Planning grant awards were up to $75,000 for a 12-month period.
8) What was the expected use of a planning grant year?
Recipients were expected to use the planning period to design the program model, build partnerships, develop the intervention strategy, and prepare to apply for a full AmeriCorps program grant in the next grant cycle.
9) Can planning grant funds be used to support AmeriCorps members?
No. A key restriction was that planning grant funds could not be used to support AmeriCorps members, meaning no member positions or member-related costs could be charged to the planning award.
10) What is an AmeriCorps program grant in this competition?
Program grants were intended for tribes ready to directly engage AmeriCorps members in community service positions. These grants supported projects that put members to work on structured service activities tied to evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions aimed at solving community problems and strengthening communities.
11) How does the opportunity describe an AmeriCorps member?
An AmeriCorps member was described as an individual serving in an approved national service position.
12) What benefits might AmeriCorps members receive during service?
The announcement noted that members may receive a living allowance and other benefits during the service term.
13) What do members earn after successfully completing service?
After successfully completing service, members earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
14) What can the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award be used for?
The award can be applied to qualified higher education expenses or used to pay down eligible student loans through the National Service Trust.
15) What issue areas or activities could projects address?
The funding activity categories were broad and included disaster prevention and relief, education, environment, health, housing, and other areas.
16) What did the "other" category include?
The "other" category was clarified to include priorities such as veterans and military families and economic opportunity.
17) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity was 94.006 (AmeriCorps).
18) How much total funding did CNCS estimate was available?
CNCS estimated total funding available at $3,000,000 for this competition.
19) When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2015, and archived on May 2, 2015.
20) What was the original application deadline?
The initial closing date was April 29, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
21) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to May 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
22) How could applicants ask questions or get support?
Applicant questions or support inquiries were directed to AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov. The notice also referenced additional contact help for difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
23) What agency ran this discretionary competition?
The competition was run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
24) What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was CNCS 02192015.
25) What is the main difference between a planning grant and a program grant?
Planning grants were for program development and preparation and could not fund AmeriCorps members. Program grants were for operating an AmeriCorps program that places members in structured service activities connected to evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions.
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