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NOFA - Applications for AmeriCorps State Programming
Grants FY 2013-2014
November 8th - Letter of Intent
Notices of Funding Opportunities
This process is for AmeriCorps State Funding. AmeriCorps provides support to nonprofits, faith-based and community organizations, and public agencies committed to meeting critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
For more than fifteen years, the Corporation, through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, has helped to mobilize a new generation of engaged citizens. This year, more than 1.8 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds will serve with national and community non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local agencies to meet needs in education, health, the environment, economic opportunity, veterans, disaster services, and other critical areas.
This Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (Notice) should be read together with the AmeriCorps Regulations and the Application Instructions. Information regarding these can be found in the NOFA document.
To View the NOFA click here
AmeriCorps General Provisions
www.americorps.gov/pdf/45CFR_chapterXXV.pdf
National Performance Measure & Application Instructions :
http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=98
Application Timeline
November 8 - Applicants notify Volunteer NH of Intent to apply in writing. If you are a new applicant, complete the risk assessment form here and return it to Volunteer NH before TA workshop
November 13 - Applicants technical assistance workshop or conference call for new applicants (Pre-registration required)
December 3 - Applicants first draft application due on eGrants by 5 PM for review
January 3 - Review committee feedback delivered to applicants. Information can include; accepted as is, accepted with conditions (you are expected to make these changes), or not accepted.
January 18 - Applicants final applications due on eGrants by 5 PM
Intent to Apply
To notify VNH of your organizations intent to apply for AmeriCorps 2013 funding email Andrea Johnston at andrea@volunteernh.org by November 8, 2012. Additionally if you’re a brand new applicant, you will be required to complete an organizational capacity risk assessment form and return to Volunteer NH prior to attending a Technical Assistance Workshop.
Technical Assistance
VNH will host a technical assistance workshop or conference call for brand new applicants. Attending this session is strongly encouraged for new applicants. Registration is required by email by no later than November 12th. Register with Andrea Powers at andrea@volunteernh.org. Please include your name, organization contact number and number of people attending.
The workshop will be held at VNH Office, 117 Pleasant St. 4th Floor Dolloff Building Concord NH 03301. Additionally CNCS will host a series of conference calls that new applicants are strongly encouraged to register for.
Service Center
Wednesday, March 20th
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February 28, 2013
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Normandeau’s Pam Hall Elected Board of Directors Chair
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NOFA - Applications for AmeriCorps State Programming
November 8th - Letter of Intent
Request for Qualifications - Business Development
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