Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS GRANTS 09092009 001
Apply for CNCS GRANTS 09092009 001
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the community development disaster prevention and relief education employment, labor and training environment food and nutrition health housing law, justice and legal services natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AmeriCorps State and National and Indian Tribes Planning Grants" 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 Oct 8, 2009 and posted on Sep 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 26, 2010 Applications must be submitted using eGrants. Applications must arrive at the Corporation by the indicated date and time in order to be considered on time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants 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 partnerships or consortia operating in more than one state are eligible. Community based organizations, 1 including faith based organizations and intermediary organizations operating in more than one state are encouraged to apply for planning grants. Organizations that propose to operate in one state only must apply through the State Commission for the state in which they will operate. Organizations that propose to operate in more than one state are eligible to apply directly to the Corporation. Indian Tribes Planning Grants Indian Tribes are eligible to apply. Indian Tribe is defined as a federally recognized Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation, as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602), that the United States Government determines is eligible for special programs and services provided under federal law to Indians because of their status as Indians. Indian Tribes also include tribal organizations controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by one of the entities described above. Note Indian Tribes are eligible to apply to any Corporation competition, including State Planning Grants. Indian Tribes Planning Grants are submitted directly to the Corporation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AmeriCorps State and National and Indian Tribes Planning Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS GRANTS 09092009 001, CFDA 94.006) is a discretionary grant offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service to help organizations design and develop a future AmeriCorps program. The central idea is capacity-building: these funds are meant to support planning work so an applicant can submit a stronger, more competitive application 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 award is for program development activities rather than running a member-based service program.
The grant is offered under two related tracks: AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants and Indian Tribes Planning Grants. For AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants, the eligibility is broad and includes public or private nonprofit organizations (including labor organizations, faith-based organizations, and other community organizations), institutions of higher education, and government entities within states or territories such as cities and counties. Partnerships or consortia that operate in more than one state are also eligible, and the notice specifically encourages community-based organizations, including faith-based groups and intermediary organizations that work across multiple states, to apply. Where and how an applicant submits depends on the geographic scope of the proposed program: organizations proposing to operate in only one state must apply through that state’s AmeriCorps State Commission, while organizations proposing to operate in more than one state may apply directly to the Corporation.
For Indian Tribes Planning Grants, eligibility is limited to Indian Tribes as defined in the announcement. This includes federally recognized Indian Tribes, bands, nations, or other organized groups or communities, and it also includes Alaska Native entities such as Native villages and Regional or Village Corporations as described under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602), as long as the U.S. Government determines they are eligible for special federal programs and services because of their status. The definition also extends to tribal organizations that are controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by one of these eligible tribal entities. Indian Tribes Planning Grant applications are submitted directly to the Corporation. The notice also clarifies that Indian Tribes can apply to other Corporation competitions as well, including State Planning Grants, but this specific tribal planning grant stream is reserved for Indian Tribes.
There are important prior-funding limitations tied to the planning nature of the award. Applicants for AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants must not have previously received an AmeriCorps State or National grant. Applicants for Indian Tribes Planning Grants must not have received any AmeriCorps grant in the past and must meet the Indian Tribe eligibility definition. These restrictions underline the purpose of the planning awards as an entry point for new organizations (or new tribal applicants) that need time and resources to build a viable program model before seeking full AmeriCorps program funding.
In terms of funding and timing, the opportunity anticipated about 5 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The posting date was September 9, 2009, with an original closing date of October 19, 2009, later extended to a current closing date of January 26, 2010, and an archive date of January 27, 2010. Applications had to be submitted through the AmeriCorps eGrants system, and they needed to arrive by the deadline date and time to be considered on time. The listing indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity, which can reduce barriers for organizations that are still in the early stages of program development.
The funding activity categories linked to this competition are wide-ranging and reflect the types of service areas AmeriCorps programs often cover, including community development, disaster prevention and relief, education, employment and training, environment, food and nutrition, health, housing, law and justice-related services, natural resources, and regional development. While the notice does not list specific allowable planning activities in the excerpt provided, the stated intent is program development work that positions an applicant to compete successfully for a subsequent AmeriCorps program grant.
For applicants needing the full announcement or assistance, the opportunity provided an additional information link (full announcement) and contact support, including help for electronic access problems and a phone contact at (202) 606-7508, along with a direct competition email (not fully shown in the excerpt).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the AmeriCorps State and National and Indian Tribes Planning Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS GRANTS 09092009 001, CFDA 94.006). It is a discretionary grant offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service to help organizations plan, design, and develop a future AmeriCorps program.
What is the main purpose of a Planning Grant?
The purpose is capacity-building. Planning grant funds are meant to support program development work so an applicant can submit a stronger, more competitive application for a full AmeriCorps program grant in the next grant cycle.
Can Planning Grant funds be used to support AmeriCorps members?
No. A key restriction is that planning grant funds cannot be used to support AmeriCorps members. The award is intended for program development activities, not for operating a member-based service program.
What are the two tracks available under this opportunity?
The opportunity includes two related tracks: (1) AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants and (2) Indian Tribes Planning Grants.
Who is eligible for AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants?
Eligibility is broad and includes public or private nonprofit organizations (including labor organizations, faith-based organizations, and other community organizations), institutions of higher education, and government entities within states or territories (such as cities and counties). Partnerships or consortia operating in more than one state are also eligible.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations encouraged to apply?
Yes. The notice specifically encourages community-based organizations, including faith-based groups, as well as intermediary organizations that work across multiple states, to apply.
Where do State and National Planning Grant applicants submit their application?
It depends on the geographic scope of the proposed program. If the organization proposes to operate in only one state, it must apply through that state’s AmeriCorps State Commission. If the organization proposes to operate in more than one state, it may apply directly to the Corporation.
Who is eligible for Indian Tribes Planning Grants?
Eligibility is limited to Indian Tribes as defined in the announcement. This includes federally recognized Indian Tribes, bands, nations, or other organized groups or communities. It also includes Alaska Native entities such as Native villages and Regional or Village Corporations described under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602), as long as the U.S. Government determines they are eligible for special federal programs and services because of their status.
Can tribal organizations apply under the Indian Tribes Planning Grant track?
Yes, if they are tribal organizations that are controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by an eligible Indian Tribe entity as defined in the announcement.
Where do Indian Tribes Planning Grant applicants submit their application?
Indian Tribes Planning Grant applications are submitted directly to the Corporation.
Can an Indian Tribe apply to other AmeriCorps competitions besides this one?
Yes. The notice clarifies that Indian Tribes can apply to other Corporation competitions as well, including State Planning Grants. However, this specific Indian Tribes Planning Grant stream is reserved for Indian Tribes.
Are there restrictions based on prior AmeriCorps funding for State and National Planning Grants?
Yes. Applicants for AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants must not have previously received an AmeriCorps State or National grant.
Are there restrictions based on prior AmeriCorps funding for Indian Tribes Planning Grants?
Yes. Applicants for Indian Tribes Planning Grants must not have received any AmeriCorps grant in the past and must meet the Indian Tribe eligibility definition included in the announcement.
How many awards were expected and what was the total funding amount?
The opportunity anticipated about 5 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was September 9, 2009. The original closing date was October 19, 2009, and it was later extended to a current closing date of January 26, 2010. The archive date was January 27, 2010.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through the AmeriCorps eGrants system.
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
Based on the listing, applications needed to arrive by the deadline date and time to be considered on time. Late submissions would not be considered on time.
Is cost-sharing or matching required for this opportunity?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What service areas or activity categories are associated with this competition?
The funding activity categories linked to this competition are wide-ranging and include community development, disaster prevention and relief, education, employment and training, environment, food and nutrition, health, housing, law and justice-related services, natural resources, and regional development.
Does the notice list specific allowable planning activities?
In the excerpt provided, it does not list specific allowable planning activities. However, the stated intent is program development work that positions an applicant to compete successfully for a subsequent AmeriCorps program grant.
Where can applicants find the full announcement or get help?
The opportunity included an additional information link to the full announcement and offered support for electronic access problems. It also provided a phone contact at (202) 606-7508 and referenced a direct competition email (not fully shown in the excerpt).
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