Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS GRANTS 02012011
Apply for CNCS GRANTS 02012011
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the community development education employment, labor and training food and nutrition health other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Learn and Serve America School Based Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories FY 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 1, 2011 and posted on Feb 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2011 The deadline for submission of applications is 500 pm Eastern Time on March 3, 2011. Applications must be submitted through the Corporations eGrants system https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/login.jsp. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible applicants include any federally recognized Indian Tribe or State Educational Agencies for the following U.S. Territories Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Island. Applicants may propose to directly operate service learning programs, in partnership with local K 12 school(s), that meet the statutory definition of service learning, or propose to award subgrants to local educational agencies or local K 12 school(s) which in turn implement service learning programs that meet the statutory definition of service learning. How does the Corporation define Indian Tribe 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Learn and Serve America School Based Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories FY 2011 opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support school-based service-learning. The core goal is to improve academic achievement while also strengthening civic engagement and academic engagement among children and youth. CNCS frames these projects as a way to connect classroom learning to real community needs, so students both learn and contribute in practical, visible ways that can strengthen local communities.
Funding for this competition is estimated at about $650,000 total, subject to FY 2011 appropriations. CNCS expected to make roughly 3 to 4 new awards, with individual grant amounts ranging from $70,000 (award floor) up to $250,000 (award ceiling). Awards are designed to support between 1 and 3 years of operations, giving grantees time to either build new service-learning efforts or strengthen and scale programs that are already working. The notice also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with CNCS requirements.
Eligibility is limited to two broad applicant types. First, any federally recognized Indian Tribe may apply. Second, State Educational Agencies serving specific U.S. Territories may apply, specifically the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The notice provides a detailed definition of "Indian Tribe," emphasizing that it includes federally recognized tribes, bands, nations, and other organized communities, including Alaska Native villages and Regional or Village Corporations as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as well as tribal organizations that are controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by those entities.
Applicants have two main program design options. They can operate service-learning programs directly in partnership with local K-12 schools, ensuring the activities meet the statutory definition of service-learning. Alternatively, eligible applicants can function as pass-through entities by making subgrants to local educational agencies or individual local K-12 schools, which then implement qualifying service-learning programs. In either model, the emphasis is on high-quality service-learning that is integrated with education goals and structured so that student service activities reinforce academic learning and student development.
The kinds of community issues that projects can address are intentionally broad, as long as they align with service-learning and student development. Examples mentioned include the environment, education, public safety, and other human needs. The overarching concept is that students take on meaningful projects tied to real local challenges while building skills, reinforcing what they learn in school, and increasing their connection to civic life. CNCS highlights that these efforts can make communities more vibrant while also accelerating student learning and engagement.
The application process is a key administrative detail for this opportunity because submissions were not accepted through Grants.gov. Applications had to be submitted through CNCS's eGrants system at https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/login.jsp, using the specific application instructions provided on the National Service website (http://www.nationalservice.gov/fororganizations/funding/nofa.asp). The original and current closing date was March 3, 2011, with a strict submission deadline of 5:00 pm Eastern Time. CNCS anticipated making grant awards by the end of May 2011.
For reference, the funding opportunity number is CNCS-GRANTS-02012011, and the activity focus is described as service-learning, with relevant categories spanning community development, education, employment/labor and training, food and nutrition, health, and regional development. The posting date was February 1, 2011, and the archive date was March 4, 2011. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice lists a CNCS contact: Calvin Dawson via the CNCS Learn and Serve America line at 800-942-2677 (the notice also references a NOFO-specific email address).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Learn and Serve America School Based Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories FY 2011 opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support school-based service-learning projects. The opportunity is focused on connecting classroom learning to real community needs through structured student service activities.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core goal is to improve academic achievement while also strengthening civic engagement and academic engagement among children and youth through high-quality service-learning.
How much funding is available in total?
CNCS estimated approximately $650,000 total in funding for this competition, contingent on FY 2011 appropriations.
How many awards did CNCS expect to make?
CNCS expected to make approximately 3 to 4 new awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual grant awards were expected to range from a $70,000 award floor up to a $250,000 award ceiling.
How long can projects be funded?
Awards were designed to support between 1 and 3 years of operations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates that cost sharing/matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to provide non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with CNCS requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to: (1) any federally recognized Indian Tribe, and (2) State Educational Agencies serving specific U.S. Territories: the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
How does the notice define an "Indian Tribe" for eligibility purposes?
The notice describes "Indian Tribe" broadly to include federally recognized tribes, bands, nations, and other organized communities. It also includes Alaska Native villages and Regional or Village Corporations (as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), as well as tribal organizations that are controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by those entities.
What types of projects does this grant support?
The grant supports school-based service-learning projects that connect education goals with meaningful student service addressing real community needs, in ways that reinforce academic learning and student development.
What are the two main program design options for applicants?
Applicants could: (1) operate service-learning programs directly in partnership with local K-12 schools, or (2) act as a pass-through entity by making subgrants to local educational agencies or individual local K-12 schools that implement qualifying service-learning programs.
What does it mean to operate a service-learning program directly with schools?
It means the eligible applicant partners with local K-12 schools and ensures the activities meet the statutory definition of service-learning, with student service integrated with academic instruction.
What does it mean to apply as a pass-through entity?
It means the eligible applicant would receive the grant and then make subgrants to local educational agencies or individual local K-12 schools, which would carry out the service-learning activities.
What community issues can student service-learning projects address?
The notice describes allowable community issues broadly. Examples include the environment, education, public safety, and other human needs, as long as the activities align with service-learning and student development.
How does CNCS describe the value of these projects to students and communities?
CNCS frames these projects as a way for students to contribute in practical, visible ways that can strengthen local communities while also accelerating student learning, academic engagement, and civic engagement.
What is the activity focus and what categories are associated with this opportunity?
The activity focus is service-learning. The relevant categories listed include community development, education, employment/labor and training, food and nutrition, health, and regional development.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is CNCS-GRANTS-02012011.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting date was February 1, 2011, and the archive date was March 4, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was March 3, 2011, with a strict submission deadline of 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
Where did applicants submit their applications?
Applications were submitted through CNCS eGrants at https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/login.jsp.
Were applications accepted through Grants.gov?
No. The notice states that submissions were not accepted through Grants.gov and had to be submitted via the CNCS eGrants system.
Where could applicants find the application instructions?
The opportunity references application instructions provided on the National Service website at http://www.nationalservice.gov/fororganizations/funding/nofa.asp.
When did CNCS anticipate making award decisions?
CNCS anticipated making grant awards by the end of May 2011.
Who can be contacted for help or to access the full announcement?
The notice lists a CNCS contact: Calvin Dawson via the CNCS Learn and Serve America line at 800-942-2677. The notice also references a NOFO-specific email address.
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