AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations proposing to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities.
An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position.
Members
may receive a living allowance and other benefits while serving.
Upon successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.
Related ProgramsAmeriCorps
Corporation for National and Community Service
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:Full competition information and resources
Additional Information of Eligibility:Potential partners include but are not necessarily limited to: private voluntary organizations, foundations, colleges and universities, civic groups, faith-based and community institutions, international organizations, private businesses and associations, regional organizations, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy groups.
For-profit applicants should note that USAID policy prohibits the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements.
Forgone profit does not qualify as cost-sharing or leveraging.
USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
Full Opportunity Web Address:https://www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding-opportunities/2018/fy2018-americorps-indian-tribes-grantsContact: Agency Email Description: Competition inbox
Agency Email: Date Posted: 2018-02-01
Application Due Date: Archive Date: 2018-05-03