AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities

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.

Select a Category

General

Partnership

Organizational Capability

Needs and Service Activities

Member Development

Strengthening Communities

Cost Effectiveness/Budget Adequacy

Packaging Your Application

Selection Process/Procedure

Corporation Fixed Amount FAQ (PDF)

Organizational Capability

Question 1: Should our members be focused more on direct service or capacity building?

This completely depends upon the community need your partnership is addressing. The strategy selected should support achieving outcome targets that are directly connected to the community need identified.