Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS GRANTS 08202013
Apply for CNCS GRANTS 08202013
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VetSuccess AmeriCorps 2013 Current AmeriCorps grantees only" 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 Sep 4, 2013 and posted on Aug 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2013 The deadline for applications is 500 pm Eastern Time on Friday September 6, 2013 This is updated from the previous deadline (Wednesday September 4, 2013) This competition is only open to 2013 AmeriCorps State National grantees.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible organizations are current FY2013 AmeriCorps formula and competitive grantees only. Organizations that have been convicted of a Federal crime may not receive assistance described in this Notice. Pursuant to the Lobbing Disclosure Act of 1995, an 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. Failure to meet the applicant eligibility criteria will render the applicant ineligible for review and consideration in this competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VetSuccess AmeriCorps 2013 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS-GRANTS-08202013) was a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) under CFDA 94.006 (AmeriCorps). It was specifically limited to organizations that already held an FY 2013 AmeriCorps State and National grant, meaning only current 2013 AmeriCorps formula or competitive grantees could apply. The program sat in the education funding activity category and required cost sharing or matching funds as part of the award.
The core purpose of the opportunity was to expand and strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VetSuccess on Campus program by formally partnering it with AmeriCorps. The idea was to blend AmeriCorps capacity, infrastructure, and service-member staffing with the VA's existing campus-based support system for student veterans. In practical terms, the grant would fund AmeriCorps members to serve as added human capital supporting VA counselors, helping campuses better meet the academic, benefits-navigation, and transition needs of veterans and service members pursuing higher education.
For the 2013-2014 academic year, the initiative aimed to place 64 AmeriCorps members across as many as 32 college campuses, effectively creating a staffing model of up to two AmeriCorps members per campus. These members were intended to complement, not replace, VA counselors by increasing day-to-day capacity for outreach, coordination, and support functions that strengthen student veterans' success on campus.
Key timing details were tightly defined. The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013 (with a creation date of September 4, 2013). The original application deadline was 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Monday, August 26, 2013, and it was later updated; the final stated deadline became 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, September 6, 2013 (noting it had been updated from an earlier September 4 date). The estimated total funding available for the competition was $1,200,000, and the notice was archived on October 6, 2013.
Eligibility rules were strict beyond the "current grantees only" requirement. Organizations convicted of a federal crime were not eligible to receive assistance under the notice. In addition, organizations described under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities were not eligible under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. The announcement emphasized that failing to meet eligibility criteria would make an application ineligible for review and consideration.
For support or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Robert Glazier at (202) 606-7508, with the notice indicating a direct email address existed for the competition.
VetSuccess AmeriCorps 2013 Grant Opportunity (CNCS-GRANTS-08202013) - FAQs
What is the VetSuccess AmeriCorps 2013 grant opportunity?
The VetSuccess AmeriCorps 2013 opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) under CFDA 94.006 (AmeriCorps). It supported the VetSuccess on Campus initiative by pairing AmeriCorps resources with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) campus-based support model for student veterans.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) was CNCS-GRANTS-08202013.
Which CFDA program did this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity was under CFDA 94.006 (AmeriCorps).
What funding activity category was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity sat in the education funding activity category.
What was the purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to expand and strengthen the VA VetSuccess on Campus program by formally partnering it with AmeriCorps. The grant was intended to blend AmeriCorps capacity and service-member staffing with the VA's existing campus-based support system, increasing support for student veterans pursuing higher education.
How would AmeriCorps members be used under this initiative?
The grant would fund AmeriCorps members to serve as added human capital supporting VA counselors on campus. Their role was to increase day-to-day capacity for outreach, coordination, and support functions tied to academic success, benefits navigation, and transition needs for veterans and service members in higher education.
Were AmeriCorps members intended to replace VA counselors?
No. The members were intended to complement, not replace, VA counselors by adding capacity and staffing support.
How many AmeriCorps members were expected to be placed?
For the 2013-2014 academic year, the initiative aimed to place 64 AmeriCorps members.
How many campuses could participate under the target model?
The initiative aimed to place members across as many as 32 college campuses.
What was the intended staffing model per campus?
The design described up to two AmeriCorps members per campus (64 members across up to 32 campuses).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations that already held an FY 2013 AmeriCorps State and National grant. In other words, only current 2013 AmeriCorps formula or competitive grantees could apply.
Could organizations without an FY 2013 AmeriCorps State and National grant apply?
No. The opportunity was specifically limited to existing FY 2013 AmeriCorps State and National grantees, and applications that did not meet eligibility criteria were considered ineligible for review and consideration.
Were there restrictions related to federal criminal convictions?
Yes. Organizations convicted of a federal crime were not eligible to receive assistance under the notice.
Were any nonprofit types restricted due to lobbying rules?
Yes. Organizations described under IRS section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities were not eligible under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
What happened if an applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria?
The announcement emphasized that failing to meet eligibility criteria would make an application ineligible for review and consideration.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching funds as part of the award.
How much funding was available in total?
The estimated total funding available for the competition was $1,200,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was listed as September 4, 2013.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Monday, August 26, 2013.
Was the application deadline changed?
Yes. The deadline was later updated; the final stated deadline became 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, September 6, 2013, noting it had been updated from an earlier September 4 date.
What was the final application deadline?
The final stated deadline was 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, September 6, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on October 6, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for support or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Robert Glazier.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was (202) 606-7508.
Was an email contact mentioned?
Yes. The notice indicated that a direct email address existed for the competition.
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