AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities

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.

To apply for 2010 AmeriCorps funding, please consult the 2010 Request for Applications (RFA) and accompanying Application Instructions.

Source: California Volunteers