Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS GRANTS 061711 002
Apply for CNCS GRANTS 061711 002
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the community development other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants FY 2011" 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 Jul 7, 2011 and posted on Jun 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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).
- State service commissions, volunteer centers, national or regional education agencies, education institution, faith based institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants FY 2011 opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support MLK Day of Service 2012 activities. The basic idea was to fund organizations that could mobilize volunteers and deliver hands-on community service projects tied to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, while also using those projects to strengthen longer-term volunteer engagement and community impact. CNCS framed this as a “promoting service and volunteerism†initiative, placing the emphasis on direct service events and the infrastructure needed to plan and execute them effectively.
A central feature of the program was that CNCS intended to make awards to “Intermediaries,†meaning organizations that would not only run projects themselves, but would also re-grant part of the federal funding to other eligible organizations. In practice, that meant grantees were expected to conduct a competitive subgranting process and then support subgrantees in planning and carrying out MLK Day weekend service activities. CNCS also signaled that it was looking for portfolios of projects that could fit into a broader, year-round service continuum rather than one-off events, with the expectation that the MLK Day activities would contribute to overall programmatic impact and build organizational capacity over time.
CNCS explicitly prioritized scale and reach. The Notice stated a strong preference for multi-state and national initiatives, defined as efforts spanning 10 or more states, or for comprehensive regional initiatives that included at least ten projects across a multi-state region (with “Corporation’s clusters†mentioned as an example of multi-state regional groupings). This focus suggests CNCS was looking for applicants that could coordinate large networks, standardize quality across multiple sites, and generate visible, broad-based participation tied to the national day of service.
Funding levels were moderate and designed to support a small number of sizable intermediaries. CNCS anticipated making about 7 awards from an estimated total of $700,000. Individual grant amounts ranged from a $50,000 floor to a $300,000 ceiling. The opportunity also carried a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning grantees needed to bring additional non-federal resources to the table (such as cash or allowable in-kind support) to meet the program’s match expectations.
Eligible applicants included a wide range of organizations involved in education, service infrastructure, and civic engagement. The eligibility list covered public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific category). The Notice also indicated additional eligible entities such as state service commissions, volunteer centers, national or regional education agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based institutions. The practical takeaway is that CNCS was open to intermediaries that already had strong networks and the capacity to distribute funds, oversee subgrants, and coordinate service projects across multiple communities.
Key administrative details reflected a tight application window typical of time-sensitive service initiatives. The funding opportunity number was CNCS-GRANTS-061711-002, associated with CFDA 94.007 (Program Development and Innovation Grants). The Notice was posted June 17, 2011, and the application deadline was July 21, 2011, with the opportunity archived July 22, 2011. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement or with program questions were directed to contact Rochelle Barry, State Program Director, at 404-965-2102, and the public information link referenced NationalService.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants FY 2011 (CNCS)
What is the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants FY 2011 opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support MLK Day of Service 2012 activities. The opportunity was designed to fund organizations that could mobilize volunteers and deliver hands-on community service projects tied to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend.
What was the main purpose of these grants?
The main purpose was to promote service and volunteerism by supporting direct service events during the MLK Day holiday weekend, along with the planning and infrastructure needed to execute those events effectively. CNCS also emphasized using MLK Day projects to strengthen longer-term volunteer engagement and community impact.
Which MLK Day activities were these grants intended to support?
The grants were intended to support hands-on community service projects and volunteer mobilization efforts specifically connected to the MLK Day of Service 2012 timeframe, especially the holiday weekend, as described in the Notice.
Did CNCS expect projects to be one-time events or part of longer-term efforts?
CNCS signaled that it was looking for portfolios of projects that fit into a broader, year-round service continuum rather than one-off events. The expectation was that MLK Day activities would contribute to overall programmatic impact and help build organizational capacity over time.
What does it mean that CNCS intended to make awards to "Intermediaries"?
In this opportunity, an "Intermediary" referred to an organization expected to do more than run projects directly. Grantees were also expected to re-grant (subgrant) part of the federal funding to other eligible organizations and provide support to those subgrantees in planning and carrying out MLK Day weekend service activities.
Were grantees required to subgrant funds to other organizations?
The Notice indicated CNCS intended to make awards to intermediaries that would re-grant part of the federal funding. In practice, this meant grantees were expected to conduct a competitive subgranting process and then support subgrantees with implementation.
How were subgrants expected to be awarded?
Intermediary grantees were expected to conduct a competitive subgranting process. The provided information does not specify the exact scoring criteria or procedures, only that the subgranting was to be competitive and paired with support for subgrantees.
What types of applicants were CNCS especially interested in funding?
CNCS explicitly prioritized scale and reach. The Notice stated a strong preference for multi-state and national initiatives, as well as comprehensive regional initiatives that spanned multiple states and included numerous projects.
What qualified as a multi-state or national initiative under this opportunity?
The Notice defined multi-state and national initiatives as efforts spanning 10 or more states.
What qualified as a comprehensive regional initiative?
A comprehensive regional initiative was described as including at least ten projects across a multi-state region. The Notice referenced "Corporation's clusters" as an example of multi-state regional groupings.
How many awards did CNCS plan to make, and what was the total funding level?
CNCS anticipated making about 7 awards from an estimated total of $700,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual grant amounts ranged from a $50,000 minimum to a $300,000 maximum.
Was there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity carried a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning grantees needed to bring additional non-federal resources to meet the program's match expectations. The information provided notes that match could include cash or allowable in-kind support, but it does not specify the percentage or exact match formula.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific category)
- State service commissions
- Volunteer centers
- National or regional education agencies
- Educational institutions
- Faith-based institutions
Were nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status were included as eligible applicants, with the note that the 501(c)(3) category excluded higher education institutions in that specific classification.
Were colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Were faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based institutions were listed among eligible entities.
What was the grant expected to support besides the service events themselves?
CNCS emphasized funding not only direct service events, but also the infrastructure needed to plan and execute them effectively, including intermediary capacity to coordinate networks and support subgrantees.
What capabilities did CNCS appear to value in applicants?
Based on the emphasis on multi-state reach, subgranting, and coordinated portfolios of projects, CNCS appeared to value applicants that could coordinate large networks, standardize quality across multiple sites, oversee subgrants, and generate visible participation tied to the national day of service.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was CNCS-GRANTS-061711-002.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 94.007, identified as Program Development and Innovation Grants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The Notice was posted on June 17, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 21, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 22, 2011.
Who could applicants contact for help or questions?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement or with program questions were directed to contact Rochelle Barry, State Program Director, at 404-965-2102.
Where was the public information link pointed?
The public information link referenced NationalService.gov.
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