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Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS GRANTS 102708 001

The AmeriCorps National Planning and Tribal Planning Grants provide funding opportunities through the Corporation for National and Community Service, with approximately $21.3 million available for new and re-competing AmeriCorps State and National grants for fiscal year 2009. The available grant categories include State Competitive, Territories Competitive, various State Education Award Programs, National Direct, National Professional Corps, and specific grants for Indian Tribes.

Eligibility for these grants depends on the organization's operational scope. Organizations working within a single state should contact their state commission to apply, while those operating across multiple states can apply directly to the Corporation. Indian Tribes have the option to apply through either route.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a notice of intent via email to help gauge application numbers, although this is not a mandatory requirement. The Corporation emphasizes projects aligned with five key initiatives: increasing volunteer mobilization, supporting youth, engaging students, utilizing the experience of Baby Boomers, and assisting in disaster recovery efforts. There is also a focus on programs that involve veterans as either recipients or providers of service.

For additional guidance and resources, applicants should reference the relevant federal funding opportunity notices and contact state commissions or the national program directly for specific questions related to the application process.

• The Corporation for National and Community Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) community development education employment, labor and training environment food and nutrition health housing law, justice and legal services natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AmeriCorps National Planning and Tribal Planning Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.007 Program Development and Innovation Grants.
• This funding opportunity was created on Oct 27, 2008 and posted on Oct 27, 2008.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 5, 2008 To submit your application, access eGrants (www.americorps.gov/egrants), the Corporations integrated, secure, web based system for applications. See the 2009 Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity for more information, found here http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/080531nofaac.pdf. Application instructions are available at http://www.americorps.gov/fororganizations/funding/nofa.asp. The deadline for eGrants submissions is 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments County governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
• Public or private nonprofit organizations, including labor organizations faith based and other community organizations institutions of higher education government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties) Indian Tribes or a partnership or consortia consisting of the aforementioned are eligible to apply. Intermediaries are encouraged to apply.

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