Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS 3 10 2015
Apply for CNCS 3 10 2015
- The CNCS 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 2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.006.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2016 and posted on Mar 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 04, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2016 opportunity, offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), is a discretionary grant program designed specifically for federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The goal is to help tribes build or operate AmeriCorps-supported service programs that address local community needs through approaches that are evidence-based or evidence-informed. In practice, this means applicants are expected to ground their proposed activities in strategies that have research support or credible prior results, rather than relying only on informal or untested ideas. The opportunity spans several broad public service areas, including disaster prevention and relief, education, the environment, health, housing, and other community priorities as described by the applicant.
CNCS indicated it may make awards in two main forms under this announcement: planning grants and program grants. A planning grant is meant for tribes that want to design and prepare an AmeriCorps program but are not yet ready to run a full member-based project. Planning grants provide up to $75,000 for a 12-month planning period. The emphasis is on building a strong, competitive program model, clarifying the community problem being addressed, selecting an evidence-based or evidence-informed intervention, developing partnerships, defining performance measures, and getting the organization positioned to apply for a full AmeriCorps program grant in the next grant cycle. A key restriction is that planning grant funds cannot be used to support AmeriCorps members, meaning the grant is for program development and readiness work rather than placing service members in the field.
AmeriCorps program grants, by contrast, support the actual operation of an AmeriCorps program that engages AmeriCorps members in direct service and related activities that strengthen communities. Under these grants, members serve in approved national service positions and may receive a living allowance and other benefits during their term of service. A major feature of AmeriCorps service is that members who successfully complete their term earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust, which can be applied toward qualified higher education expenses or used to pay down eligible student loans. The program grant track is therefore geared toward tribes that are ready to implement a structured service program with member positions and measurable community outcomes.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is CNCS 3 10 2015 and the CFDA number listed is 94.006. The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2016, with an application deadline of May 4, 2016. While the listing does not provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the provided source data, it clearly outlines the two award types and the intended pipeline: a planning grant can serve as a stepping stone to a future program grant by giving tribes time and resources to develop a high-quality AmeriCorps program design grounded in evidence and prepared for competitive funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2016
What is the AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2016 opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support AmeriCorps-related efforts led by federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Who is this grant program designed for?
The opportunity is designed specifically for federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to help tribes build or operate AmeriCorps-supported service programs that address local community needs using evidence-based or evidence-informed approaches.
What does "evidence-based" or "evidence-informed" mean in this announcement?
Applicants are expected to base proposed activities on strategies that have research support or credible prior results, rather than relying only on informal or untested ideas.
What service areas can proposed projects focus on?
The opportunity includes broad public service areas such as disaster prevention and relief, education, the environment, health, housing, and other community priorities described by the applicant.
What types of awards may be made under this opportunity?
CNCS indicated it may make awards in two main forms: planning grants and program grants.
What is a planning grant under this opportunity?
A planning grant is intended for tribes that want to design and prepare an AmeriCorps program but are not yet ready to operate a full member-based project.
How much funding is available for a planning grant, and how long does it last?
Planning grants provide up to $75,000 for a 12-month planning period.
What activities are planning grants intended to support?
Planning grants emphasize program development and readiness work, such as building a strong and competitive program model, clarifying the community problem being addressed, selecting an evidence-based or evidence-informed intervention, developing partnerships, defining performance measures, and preparing to apply for a full program grant in the next grant cycle.
Can planning grant funds be used to support AmeriCorps members?
No. Planning grant funds cannot be used to support AmeriCorps members. The planning grant is for program design and preparation rather than placing members in the field.
What is an AmeriCorps program grant under this opportunity?
An AmeriCorps program grant supports the actual operation of an AmeriCorps program that engages AmeriCorps members in direct service and related activities that strengthen communities.
Do program grants support AmeriCorps member positions?
Yes. Under program grants, members serve in approved national service positions and may receive a living allowance and other benefits during their term of service.
What education benefit can AmeriCorps members earn through service supported by program grants?
Members who successfully complete their term earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust, which can be used for qualified higher education expenses or to pay down eligible student loans.
How do planning grants and program grants differ in purpose?
Planning grants are meant for developing and preparing a competitive AmeriCorps program design without supporting members, while program grants are meant for implementing and operating an AmeriCorps program that includes member service positions and measurable community outcomes.
Is a planning grant intended to lead to a program grant later?
Yes. The opportunity describes planning grants as a stepping stone that can position tribes to apply for a full AmeriCorps program grant in the next grant cycle.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is CNCS 3 10 2015.
What CFDA number is listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 94.006.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 4, 2016.
Does the provided information include an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The provided source data does not include an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, but it does describe the two award types and their intended use.
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