Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS COOP 060308 001
Apply for CNCS COOP 060308 001
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the community development education employment, labor and training regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Providers of Training and Technical Assistance" 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 Jun 12, 2008 and posted on Jun 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2008 Please submit an e mail stating your intent to apply to TTANOFO@cns.gov by 500 p.m. Eastern Time June 24, 2008. This is not required, but helps to plan the review of the applications. Technical Assistance Call Information Date June 16, 2008 (Monday) Time 100 PM Eastern Time Dial In Number 800 857 4532 Participant Passcode TTA NOFO Replay Information for 1st TA Call If you are unable to participate in this call, it will also be recorded. Toll Free Replay Number 800 839 2203 Date June 25, 2008 (Wednesday) Time 200 PM Eastern Time Dial In Number 800 857 3059 Participant Passcode TTA NOFO Replay Information for 2nd TA Call If you are unable to participate in this call, it will also be recorded. Toll Free Replay Number 800 873 7690 The deadline for applications is 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Applications submitted by hardcopy or fax will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporations integrated, secure, web based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application, access eGrants at http://www.nationalservice.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 $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are state and local government entities, non profit organizations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes, and commercial entities. A national organization that currently operates a Corporation funded program or is applying for other Corporation funding is eligible to apply. Any organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4) that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Providers of Training and Technical Assistance opportunity is a discretionary funding competition from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) designed to strengthen the capacity and performance of CNCS-funded programs nationwide. CNCS has long supported large-scale national service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps (including VISTA and the National Civilian Community Corps, or NCCC), and Learn and Serve America. In 2008, the agency projected that more than 3.8 million people of different ages and backgrounds would serve through CNCS-supported efforts, partnering with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, schools, and local agencies to address community needs such as education, environmental stewardship, public safety, disaster services, and other critical priorities. This grant opportunity focuses on building the infrastructure behind that work by funding organizations that can provide high-quality training and technical assistance to the programs and people delivering service on the ground.
CNCS planned to make cooperative agreements to organizations with the experience, staffing, and systems needed to deliver training and technical assistance on the agency's behalf. The intended audiences include current and potential CNCS grantees, subgrantees, sponsoring organizations and projects, and the participants and members affiliated with AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. The work is also meant to support other special CNCS initiatives as needed. Applicants could apply under one of eight categories included within the overall funding opportunity, indicating that CNCS was seeking multiple providers with specialized expertise rather than a single national contractor.
The funding opportunity number is CNCS COOP 060308 001, and the CFDA listing referenced is 94.007 (Program Development and Innovation Grants). CNCS expected to make eight awards in total. Estimated total funding was listed as $6,000,000, with an award ceiling of $3,500,000. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with CNCS requirements. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, awardees should expect substantial federal involvement in shaping, coordinating, or overseeing the training and technical assistance work during the period of performance.
Eligibility was broad and included state and local government entities, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (public or private), Indian tribes, and commercial entities. The eligible applicant list also referenced various government units (city/township, county, special district, state), school districts, public housing authorities, and for-profit entities (with distinctions noted for small businesses). A national organization that already operated a CNCS-funded program, or that was applying for other CNCS funding, was explicitly allowed to apply. One key restriction was that organizations described under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities were not eligible.
Key dates and submission logistics were emphasized. The opportunity was posted June 3, 2008, with a creation date of June 12, 2008. The original closing date was June 30, 2008, but the current closing date was extended to July 10, 2008. Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Submission had to be electronic through CNCS eGrants (http://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/), and applications submitted by hardcopy or fax were not accepted. CNCS also requested (but did not require) that applicants email an intent to apply to TTANOFO@cns.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 24, 2008 to help plan the review process.
CNCS offered two technical assistance calls to help applicants understand the notice and application process. The first was scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (dial-in 800-857-4532, passcode "TTA NOFO"), with a replay available at 800-839-2203. The second call was scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (dial-in 800-857-3059, passcode "TTA NOFO"), with a replay available at 800-873-7690. For access issues or additional guidance, CNCS provided a phone contact at 202-606-7515 and a TTY line at 202-606-3472, and directed applicants to email TTANOFO@cns.gov for application instructions, technical assistance details, or a printed copy of the notice.
Overall, this opportunity was aimed at selecting a set of national-level providers that could reliably design and deliver training, tools, and hands-on technical assistance to improve compliance, program quality, and service impact across the CNCS portfolio. The structure, the expected number of awards, and the eight-category design suggest CNCS was building a coordinated network of specialized support providers to help local programs and participants perform effectively and meet federal expectations while delivering measurable community benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the National Providers of Training and Technical Assistance opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding competition from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to strengthen the capacity and performance of CNCS-funded programs nationwide by supporting organizations that can deliver high-quality training and technical assistance.
2) What is CNCS trying to accomplish through this funding?
The purpose is to build the infrastructure behind national service by funding national-level providers that can design and deliver training, tools, and hands-on technical assistance to improve program quality, compliance, and service impact across the CNCS portfolio.
3) What types of CNCS programs and initiatives are connected to this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CNCS-supported national service efforts, including Senior Corps, AmeriCorps (including VISTA and the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)), and Learn and Serve America. The work is also meant to support other special CNCS initiatives as needed.
4) Who is the intended audience for the training and technical assistance delivered under these awards?
The intended audiences include current and potential CNCS grantees, subgrantees, sponsoring organizations and projects, and the participants and members affiliated with AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America.
5) What funding instrument will CNCS use for awards?
CNCS planned to make cooperative agreements (not standard grants). This means awardees should expect substantial federal involvement in shaping, coordinating, or overseeing the training and technical assistance work during the period of performance.
6) How many awards did CNCS expect to make?
CNCS expected to make eight awards in total.
7) What is the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was listed as $6,000,000.
8) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $3,500,000.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with CNCS requirements.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included state and local government entities, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (public or private), Indian tribes, and commercial entities. The eligible applicant list also referenced city/township, county, special district, and state government units, school districts, public housing authorities, and for-profit entities (with distinctions noted for small businesses).
11) Can a national organization that already operates a CNCS-funded program apply?
Yes. A national organization that already operated a CNCS-funded program, or that was applying for other CNCS funding, was explicitly allowed to apply.
12) Are any organizations specifically not eligible?
Yes. Organizations described under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities were not eligible.
13) Does this opportunity have multiple focus areas or tracks?
Yes. Applicants could apply under one of eight categories included within the overall funding opportunity, indicating CNCS was seeking multiple providers with specialized expertise rather than a single national contractor.
14) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is CNCS COOP 060308 001.
15) What CFDA listing is referenced?
The CFDA listing referenced is 94.007 (Program Development and Innovation Grants).
16) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2008, with a creation date of June 12, 2008.
17) What is the application deadline?
Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 10, 2008.
18) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The original closing date was June 30, 2008, and the closing date was extended to July 10, 2008.
19) How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through CNCS eGrants at http://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/.
20) Are hardcopy or fax submissions accepted?
No. Applications submitted by hardcopy or fax were not accepted.
21) Is an intent-to-apply notice required?
No. CNCS requested (but did not require) that applicants email an intent to apply to TTANOFO@cns.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 24, 2008 to help CNCS plan the review process.
22) What email address is used for intent to apply and related guidance?
CNCS directed applicants to email TTANOFO@cns.gov for the optional intent to apply, application instructions, technical assistance details, or to request a printed copy of the notice.
23) Were technical assistance calls offered for applicants?
Yes. CNCS offered two technical assistance calls to help applicants understand the notice and application process.
24) When was the first technical assistance call and how do you join?
The first call was scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Dial 800-857-4532 and use the passcode "TTA NOFO". A replay was available at 800-839-2203.
25) When was the second technical assistance call and how do you join?
The second call was scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Dial 800-857-3059 and use the passcode "TTA NOFO". A replay was available at 800-873-7690.
26) Who can applicants contact for help with access issues or additional guidance?
CNCS provided a phone contact at 202-606-7515 and a TTY line at 202-606-3472. Applicants were also directed to email TTANOFO@cns.gov.
27) What kinds of community needs are CNCS-supported efforts intended to address (context for this capacity-building work)?
CNCS-supported efforts partner with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, schools, and local agencies to address needs such as education, environmental stewardship, public safety, disaster services, and other critical priorities. This opportunity focuses on strengthening the training and technical assistance infrastructure supporting that work.
28) Why does the opportunity emphasize multiple providers instead of one national contractor?
The structure (eight categories and an expectation of eight awards) suggests CNCS was building a coordinated network of specialized providers to support local programs and participants, rather than relying on a single provider for all needs.
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