September 7, 2007
2008 RHODE ISLAND AMERICORPS STATE
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Rhode Island Service Alliance is inviting applications for AmeriCorps State funding in the the 2008-2011 grant cycle through a national grant competition.
Facts at a Glance
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
To enable Rhode Island agencies to establish and administer AmeriCorps initiatives that will address the most pressing educational, public safety, human, or environmental needs through national and community service, and to provide AmeriCorps education awards to participants in such programs.
Who is eligible to Apply?
Non-profit and government agencies delivering services in Rhode Island. For-profit organizations and non-profits designated by the IRS as 501(c)4 organizations are not eligible for AmeriCorps funding.
What is the due date?
Completed applications are due at the Rhode Island Service Alliance by 2 p.m. on November 20, 2007.
How can I learn more about this funding opportunity?
Please download and review 2008 Rhode Island AmeriCorps State Application Guidelines (below) to determine if AmeriCorps funding might be of interest to your organization. As the next step, please download and review AmeriCorps Application Instructions and Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity, which can be accessed by following the links below or through the web site of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Finally, use the AmeriCorps Budget Form, available for download as an MS Word file below, to prepare your budget.
Rhode Island Guidelines contain parts of AmeriCorps Regulations (45 CFR §§ 2520-2550) that are central to the 2008 competition for new funding. They also outline requirements and conditions that are specific to Rhode Island.
The Guidelines are in addition to the AmeriCorps Application Instructions and Notice of Funding Opportunity. In cases where a discrepancy exists between Federal and State guidelines and instructions, State Guidelines take precedence. (For example, we are able to offer a higher level of funding per AmeriCorps member than specified in federal instructions.)
Downloads
If you would like to review AmeriCorps Regulations, 45 CFR §§ 2520-2550, in their entirety, they can be found at the following web site:www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr.
Service Alliance staff will conduct two information sessions to answer any questions you may have about this grant competition:
Info Session 1
September 24, 2007, 1 p.m.
Southside Branch of
Providence Public Library
Info Session 2
September 25, 2007, 10 a.m.
Rhode Island Foundation
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Please send your inquiries to info@riservicealliance.org.
