Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS 05 08 2015
Apply for CNCS 05 08 2015
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "justice AmeriCorps" 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 May 29, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2015 The application submission deadline has been extended. Applications should be submitted no later than 500 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education.
- Public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith based and other community organizations institutions of higher education government entities within states (e.g., cities, counties) or a partnership or consortia consisting of the aforementioned are eligible to apply. Intermediaries are encouraged to apply. Single State applicants If your organization proposes to operate a program in just one state, please contact your State Commission, which can be found here http://www.americorps.gov/about/contact/statecommission.asp. You will need to apply to your respective State Commission and not directly to CNCS unless otherwise instructed by the State Commission. Single State applicants directed by their State Commission to apply directly to CNCS should do so. Please note that, after reviewing applications, CNCS may discuss awarding the grant to the State Commission in order for the Commission to award a sub grant to the applicant. Alternatively, CNCS may award the grant directly to the successful applicant, but also may work cooperatively with the State Commission to oversee and monitor the performance of the grant.Multi State applicants If your organization proposes to operate a program in more than one state, you are eligible to apply for a national grant. You will apply directly to the Corporation.
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Opportunity Summary:
Justice AmeriCorps is a discretionary federal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS 05 08 2015; CFDA 94.006 AmeriCorps) jointly sponsored by the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The central goal is to improve both the efficiency and the quality of immigration court adjudication for cases involving unaccompanied children by using the AmeriCorps service model. In practical terms, grant funds support programs that enroll attorneys and paralegals as AmeriCorps members who then deliver direct legal services to a highly vulnerable population of children navigating removal and related immigration processes.
The target population is narrowly defined. The program is intended to serve children under age 16 who are not in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) or the Department of Homeland Security, who have received a Notice to Appear and are in removal proceedings before EOIR, and whose cases have not been consolidated with proceedings against a parent or legal guardian. For continuation of existing programs, the Notice also references a timing requirement tied to the child’s initial Master Calendar hearing being scheduled on or after January 2, 2015 (roughly one month prior to a new program start date), while noting EOIR may consider exceptions to that date requirement.
The scope of allowable legal work is also clearly limited. Representation must be focused on immigration or custody-related matters within EOIR Immigration Courts, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and proceedings before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS-related work can include applications such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, and T or U nonimmigrant status. Programs may also cover the state court proceedings needed to obtain predicate orders that support SIJ applications. At the same time, the Notice draws a firm boundary: it does not fund claims, litigation, or other proceedings in federal district courts, the courts of appeals, or the U.S. Supreme Court.
Beyond straightforward representation, the opportunity emphasizes child protection and trafficking prevention as core service expectations. Proposed programs should help identify children who may have experienced human trafficking or abuse, reduce the risk of re-trafficking if a child is returned to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and implement screening for abuse, trafficking, and trauma. When programs suspect trafficking, abuse, or trauma, they are expected to make referrals to appropriate law enforcement and/or supportive service providers. Another major component is capacity-building: grantees are encouraged to build pro bono capacity in the immigration court locations where AmeriCorps members serve, strengthening the local ecosystem of legal support for unaccompanied children while also advancing CNCS’s broader national service goals around meaningful service experiences and participant satisfaction.
Eligible applicants are broad and include public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations), institutions of higher education, and government entities within states (such as cities and counties), as well as partnerships or consortia composed of those entities. Intermediaries are specifically encouraged to apply. The Notice distinguishes between single-state and multi-state applicants: organizations proposing to operate in only one state are generally directed to coordinate with and apply through their State Commission unless told otherwise, while organizations operating in more than one state may apply directly to CNCS for a national grant. CNCS also notes it may choose to route an award through a State Commission as a subgrant mechanism or award directly while coordinating oversight with the Commission.
This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Key timeline details in the announcement show it was posted May 8, 2015, with the original closing date of June 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, later extended to June 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, with an archive date of July 9, 2015. Questions about the Notice are directed to americorpsgrants@cns.gov, and the contact information references Linda Cook, Senior Program Officer, for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Justice AmeriCorps Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Justice AmeriCorps grant opportunity?
Justice AmeriCorps is a discretionary federal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS 05 08 2015; CFDA 94.006 AmeriCorps) jointly sponsored by the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Its central goal is to improve both the efficiency and the quality of immigration court adjudication for cases involving unaccompanied children by using the AmeriCorps service model.
What does the program fund in practical terms?
Grant funds support programs that enroll attorneys and paralegals as AmeriCorps members. Those members then provide direct legal services to a highly vulnerable population of children navigating removal and related immigration processes.
Who is the target population this program is intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve children under age 16 who meet all of the following conditions: (1) they are not in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) or the Department of Homeland Security, (2) they have received a Notice to Appear and are in removal proceedings before EOIR, and (3) their cases have not been consolidated with proceedings against a parent or legal guardian.
Are there timing requirements related to a child’s Master Calendar hearing?
For continuation of existing programs, the Notice references a timing requirement tied to the child’s initial Master Calendar hearing being scheduled on or after January 2, 2015 (roughly one month prior to a new program start date). The Notice also states EOIR may consider exceptions to that date requirement.
What types of legal matters are within the allowable scope of representation?
Representation must be focused on immigration or custody-related matters within EOIR Immigration Courts, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and proceedings before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
What USCIS-related legal work can be supported under this opportunity?
USCIS-related work can include applications such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, and T or U nonimmigrant status.
Can the grant support state court work connected to Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status?
Yes. Programs may cover the state court proceedings needed to obtain predicate orders that support SIJ applications.
What legal work is explicitly not funded by this opportunity?
The Notice draws a firm boundary: it does not fund claims, litigation, or other proceedings in federal district courts, the courts of appeals, or the U.S. Supreme Court.
Does the opportunity emphasize child protection and anti-trafficking activities?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes child protection and trafficking prevention as core service expectations. Proposed programs should help identify children who may have experienced human trafficking or abuse, reduce the risk of re-trafficking if a child is returned to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and implement screening for abuse, trafficking, and trauma.
What is expected when trafficking, abuse, or trauma is suspected?
When programs suspect trafficking, abuse, or trauma, they are expected to make referrals to appropriate law enforcement and/or supportive service providers.
Is pro bono capacity-building part of the program’s expectations?
Yes. Grantees are encouraged to build pro bono capacity in the immigration court locations where AmeriCorps members serve. The intent is to strengthen the local ecosystem of legal support for unaccompanied children while also advancing CNCS national service goals around meaningful service experiences and participant satisfaction.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations), institutions of higher education, and government entities within states (such as cities and counties). Partnerships or consortia composed of those entities are also eligible.
Are intermediaries allowed or encouraged to apply?
Yes. Intermediaries are specifically encouraged to apply.
How does the application path differ for single-state versus multi-state applicants?
The Notice distinguishes between single-state and multi-state applicants. Organizations proposing to operate in only one state are generally directed to coordinate with and apply through their State Commission unless told otherwise. Organizations operating in more than one state may apply directly to CNCS for a national grant.
Can CNCS route an award through a State Commission even if CNCS is involved?
Yes. CNCS notes it may choose to route an award through a State Commission as a subgrant mechanism or award directly while coordinating oversight with the Commission.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The announcement indicates it was posted on May 8, 2015.
What was the original application closing date and time?
The original closing date was June 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to June 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 9, 2015.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 94.006 (AmeriCorps).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CNCS 05 08 2015.
Who is sponsoring the opportunity?
The opportunity is jointly sponsored by the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Where should questions about the Notice be sent?
Questions about the Notice are directed to americorpsgrants@cns.gov.
Who is listed as a point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The contact information references Linda Cook, Senior Program Officer, for assistance accessing the full announcement.
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