Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS GRANTS 031908 002
Apply for CNCS GRANTS 031908 002
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Learn and Serve America Indian Tribes Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative FY 2008" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2008 and posted on Mar 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2008 The deadline for submission of applications is 500 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time on April 30, 2008. Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporations integrated, secure, web based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application via eGrants, please visit http://www.learnandserve.gov/egrants.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible applicants include any federally recognized Indian Tribe that is also a recipient of funding from the Health and Human Service (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) and/or SAMSHA Indian Country Methamphetamine Initiative.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Learn and Serve America Indian Tribes Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative FY 2008 was a discretionary grant opportunity from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) designed to support tribal service-learning programs aimed at preventing drug abuse, with a particular emphasis on methamphetamine. CNCS set aside an estimated total of about $1,000,000 in Learn and Serve America funds for this initiative, positioning it as a targeted effort to connect youth-led community service with established local and federal drug prevention strategies in Indian Country.
The core purpose of the program was to fund service-learning projects in which youth, working through one or more local schools, would plan and carry out meaningful service activities tied directly to drug abuse prevention goals. The service-learning approach meant applicants were expected to combine community service with structured learning and reflection, so that young people were not only volunteering but also gaining knowledge and skills related to prevention, public health, civic engagement, and community well-being. The focus on methamphetamine reflected ongoing federal concern about the drug's impact in tribal communities, and the initiative explicitly sought to strengthen prevention work already underway rather than create disconnected, standalone projects.
A key requirement was coordination. Applicants had to propose partnerships with local schools to support youth participation, and they also had to work with the local methamphetamine task force supported by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, referenced in the notice as SMSHA). This was intended to ensure that youth service projects were aligned with existing prevention infrastructure, local enforcement and public health efforts, and broader community strategies. The initiative also aimed to coordinate with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding streams that were already targeting methamphetamine abuse in tribal communities, reinforcing a multi-agency approach and reducing duplication.
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Indian Tribes, and there was an additional eligibility condition: applicants also had to be recipients of funding from the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and/or the SAMHSA Indian Country Methamphetamine Initiative. In practice, this narrowed the competition to tribes already participating in certain federal health-related initiatives, likely to ensure applicants had existing prevention capacity, established partnerships, and alignment with federal methamphetamine-focused programming.
CNCS anticipated making roughly six to eight awards. The maximum award size (the ceiling) was $180,000 for a three-year period, meaning applicants could propose multi-year projects with funding spread across that timeframe. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which reduced barriers for eligible tribal governments and allowed budgets to focus on program implementation rather than securing non-federal match.
The application timeline was straightforward. The opportunity was posted and created on March 19, 2008, with an application deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 30, 2008, and it was archived on May 1, 2008. Applications had to be submitted electronically through CNCS eGrants, described as the agency's integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management, accessible via the Learn and Serve eGrants portal.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number was CNCS GRANTS 031908 002, and the activity category was described as service learning and mentoring. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, CNCS provided a point of contact, Meredith Hatch, Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management, at 202-606-7513, and noted that the same contact could be used for questions about the grant content or clarification of terms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Learn and Serve America Indian Tribes Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative (FY 2008)?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) intended to support tribal service-learning programs focused on drug abuse prevention in Indian Country, with a particular emphasis on methamphetamine.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program aimed to fund service-learning projects where youth, working through one or more local schools, would plan and carry out meaningful service activities directly tied to drug abuse prevention goals. The initiative was also designed to strengthen and align with prevention work already happening in tribal communities rather than create disconnected, standalone projects.
Which federal agency offered and administered this funding?
The grant opportunity was offered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) under Learn and Serve America funds.
How much total funding did CNCS set aside for this initiative?
CNCS set aside an estimated total of about $1,000,000 in Learn and Serve America funds for this initiative.
How many awards were expected to be made?
CNCS anticipated making roughly six to eight awards.
What was the maximum award amount and project period?
The maximum award (ceiling) was $180,000 for a three-year period, allowing applicants to propose multi-year projects with funding spread across that timeframe.
Was cost sharing or a matching requirement required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Were there any additional eligibility conditions besides being a federally recognized tribe?
Yes. Applicants also had to be recipients of funding from the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and/or the SAMHSA Indian Country Methamphetamine Initiative.
What issue area did this initiative emphasize?
The initiative focused on drug abuse prevention, with a particular emphasis on methamphetamine due to ongoing federal concern about its impact in tribal communities.
What kinds of projects were supported under this initiative?
The initiative supported service-learning projects in which youth planned and carried out community service activities connected to drug prevention objectives, combined with structured learning and reflection so participants gained knowledge and skills related to prevention, public health, civic engagement, and community well-being.
What does "service-learning" mean in the context of this grant?
Service-learning was described as combining meaningful community service with structured learning and reflection. Youth were expected to do more than volunteer; they were also expected to connect the service work to learning outcomes and prevention-related skills and knowledge.
Did projects need to involve schools?
Yes. A key requirement was that youth would work through one or more local schools, and applicants had to propose partnerships with local schools to support youth participation.
Was coordination with other drug prevention efforts required?
Yes. Coordination was a central requirement. Applicants were expected to align youth service projects with established local and federal drug prevention strategies and infrastructure in Indian Country.
Was partnership with a methamphetamine task force required?
Yes. Applicants had to work with the local methamphetamine task force supported by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, referenced in the notice as SMSHA) to help ensure the service projects aligned with existing community strategies.
Did the initiative aim to coordinate with other federal funding streams?
Yes. The initiative aimed to coordinate with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding streams already targeting methamphetamine abuse in tribal communities to reinforce a multi-agency approach and reduce duplication.
What was the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category was described as service learning and mentoring.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was CNCS GRANTS 031908 002.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on March 19, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 1, 2008.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through CNCS eGrants, described as CNCS's integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management, accessible through the Learn and Serve eGrants portal.
Who was the point of contact for help or questions?
CNCS listed Meredith Hatch, Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management, as the point of contact for accessing the full announcement and for questions about grant content or clarification of terms. The phone number provided was 202-606-7513.
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