AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities
2010-11 AmeriCorps Request for Applications
CaliforniaVolunteers (CV) is pleased to announce the 2010-11 Request for Application (RFA) for funding to support partnerships that will engage individuals in addressing unmet community needs throughout California. Grants are awarded to organizations that will operate solely in California.
AmeriCorps grants support organizations that use volunteering and service as strategies for addressing national and community needs while fostering an ethic of civic responsibility. In return for their service, AmeriCorps participants, known as members, may receive a modest living allowance and other benefits while serving. Upon successful completion of their service, members receive an education award that can be used towards existing college loans or to pay continuing education costs. AmeriCorps grantees recruit, select, train and manage their own AmeriCorps members, design and operate their program and are responsible for providing funds and other resources to match the federal funds they receive through their AmeriCorps grant.
AmeriCorps funding comes to California through two separate funding streams: formula and competitive funds. CaliforniaVolunteers receives formula funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) through a population-based allocation. Subject to the availability of federal appropriations for fiscal year 2010, CV anticipates the availability of approximately $14.5 million in state formula funds to award new, recompeting, and continuation AmeriCorps state grants. Competitive funds are awarded through a national competition to programs that have competed successfully at both the state and federal levels. The Corporation estimates that $363 million in competitive funding will be available for the national competition to support funding requests. Successful applicants will receive grants to support AmeriCorps member positions that will engage members in service to meet critical needs in California.
To apply for 2010 AmeriCorps funding, please consult the 2010 Request for Applications (RFA) and accompanying Application Instructions. For more information on CV policies guiding the grant application and selection process, please see the California AmeriCorps Program Guide.
The following documents are necessary to complete an application for 2010-11 AmeriCorps funding:
2010 RFA;
Please ensure that you have obtained forms from all of the above sources.
If you intend to apply for an AmeriCorps grant, please complete and submit the Notice of Intent to Apply form included in the Application Instructions document via fax to (916) 323-3227 by 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2009.
All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009 at the following address: CaliforniaVolunteers, 1110 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, ATTN: AmeriCorps 2010.
If you have questions, please contact us at Funding@CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov.
Multi-State Applicant Consultation
Prior to submission of a grant application to the Corporation, an applicant proposing to operate a program in two or more states is expected to consult with the State Commission of the state in which it intends to operate. Multi-state applicants proposing to operate in California must submit a National Direct Consultation Form to CV at Funding@CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov.
2010 AmeriCorps Grant Review & Selection Timeline
The following represents key dates for our 2010 AmeriCorps grant review and selection process.
| Competitive Applications Submitted to CNCS | January 26 |
| Peer/Staff Review Process Continue | February 9-26 |
| Staff Interview Invitation Notices Issued | February 11; March 4 |
| Staff Interviews Continue | March 2-April 5 |
| CNCS Clarification Period & Successful Competitive Applicants Enter Performance Measures in eGrants |
April 19-30 |
| CNCS Competitive Funding Announcements | Early June |
| CV Funding Announcements | Early June |
| Successful Formula Applicants Enter Approved Applications in eGrants | June 28 |
| AmeriCorps Programs Contracting Process/Launch | August-October |
AmeriCorps Resources and Information
AmeriCorps Frequently Asked Questions
To submit a question to be answered on the FAQs, please submit your questions to Funding@CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov. Questions must be received by COB on Thursday to be posted the following Monday. The FAQs will be updated daily during the week of December 1-4.
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