APPLYING FOR AN A MERICORPS GR ANT The federal AmeriCorps agency and state service commissions are committed to communities across the nation and provide grants to local and national nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and other groups committed to strengthening communities through service and volunteering.
The following chart provides information on the three types of AmeriCorps grant applications. CATEGORY
Application Submission Process
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State: Process begins with the state service commission issuing a Request for Proposals and applicants applying directly to the state commission for funding.
Begins with a Concept Paper submitted to the AmeriCorps Regional Office (or the state service commission if they sponsor a statewide VISTA project).
Begins with an NCCC Project Concept Form submitted to your AmeriCorps NCCC Regional Campus to provide a tentative project plan and idea before completing a full application.
National: Begins with submission of an application directly to the federal AmeriCorps agency (if multi-state or tribal) Deadline
State: Check with your local state service commission for state-specific deadlines.
Contact your AmeriCorps Regional Office for information. Rolling - no set deadline. Applications typically reviewed quarterly.
Rolling - no set deadline. Applications typically reviewed quarterly.
Awards are typically limited to human capital (VISTA members) with limited support costs and vary depending on scope, location, and term.
Awards are typically limited to human capital (NCCC team) and vary depending on scope, location, and term.
National: Specific annual deadline for Planning Grant applicants and a separate annual deadline for all other grant competitions (typically early January) Awards
Typically three-year grants to support larger, long-term programs. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis and must be “drawn down” as costs are incurred and documented.
Organizations are encouraged to contact one of the 52 state service commissions to inquire about statespecific AmeriCorps grant and placement opportunities. Visit statecommissions.org to find your local state service commission and to request more information on becoming an AmeriCorps partner and grantee.
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