OpportunityTitle: AmeriCorps State and National and Indian Tribes Planning Grants
CategoryExplanation: The purpose of planning grants is to support the development of AmeriCorps programs so applicants are better prepared to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle. Planning grants may not be used to support AmeriCorps members.     The Corporation&#146;s purpose is to maximize the power of service and volunteering to improve lives in communities across the country. In the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, Congress directed the Corporation to focus national service in areas where service can make a major impact, including improving education; energy conservation; the health of all Americans; economic opportunity for economically vulnerable individuals; increasing service by and for veterans; and providing disaster services.     The Corporation is carrying out Congress&#146;s intent by targeting AmeriCorps State and National funding in these six focus areas, and is developing strategic objectives for each. In accordance with the Act, through this Notice and its other activities, the Corporation seeks to:  &#149; Direct the power of national service to solve a common set of challenges.  &#149; Expand opportunities for all Americans to serve.  &#149; Build the enduring capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to effectively use service and volunteering to solve community problems.  &#149; Embrace innovative solutions that work.    The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service and volunteering. For more than fifteen years, the Corporation&#151;through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs&#151;has helped to engage millions of citizens in meeting community and national challenges through service and volunteer action.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: National Planning Grants Public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties); Indian Tribes; labor organizations; or partnerships or consortia operating in more than one state are eligible. Community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations and intermediary organizations operating in more than one state are encouraged to apply for planning grants. Indian Tribes Planning Grants Indian Tribes are eligible to apply. Indian Tribe is defined as a federally recognized Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Native village, Regional Corporation, or Village Corporation, as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. &#167; 1602), that the United States Government determines is eligible for special programs and services provided under federal law to Indians because of their status as Indians. Indian Tribes also include tribal organizations controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by one of the entities described above.      Single-state planning applicants must not have previously received an AmeriCorps State grant. Multi-state planning applicants must not have previously received a multi-state AmeriCorps grant. Applicants may have received funding through Learn and Serve America, NCCC, Senior Corps, or VISTA
Description: The purpose of planning grants is to support the development of AmeriCorps programs so applicants are better prepared to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle. Planning grants may not be used to support AmeriCorps members.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Direct email for this competition
GrantorContactText: For further information or for a printed copy of this Notice  &lt;br/&gt;Phone (202) 606-7508
CloseDateExplanation: The Corporation requires that all applicants submit applications electronically via the Corporation&#146;s web-based application system, eGrants. Applications must arrive at the Corporation by November 4, 2010 at 5 p.m. ET in order to be considered. The Corporation reserves the right to extend the submission deadline. Any notice of such extended deadline will be posted in eGrants.