Corporation for National and Community Service Grant: Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative 2008

Opportunity ID: 41101

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-032608-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America 2008 Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Category Explanation: Service-learning and Community service
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Assistance Listings: 94.005 — Learn and Serve America_Higher Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Mar 26, 2008
Last Updated Date: May 07, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2008 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 7, 2008.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2008 THE DEADLINE FOR THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008 5:00 PM ET.
Archive Date: May 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,300,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $2.3 million of grant funding to support the facilitation of better engagement of college students in service through social media. The following Notice provides a description of the competition.One time awards of approximately $100,000 to $750,000 will be made to an estimated twelve eligible applicants for a project period of up to three years. While all applicants can build in funds for subgrants as part of their program model, the Corporation expects to fund at least one partnership dedicated primarily to disbursing small subgrants (under $10,000) to seed student-driven projects. This awardee must promote, review, and award subgrants using social media. Under this model, it is expected that the grantee will allocate at least 80% of funding for subgrants. Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs. The purpose of this competition is to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of social media. Successful applicants must demonstrate how their program design can significantly increase the number of college students volunteering.
Link to Additional Information: This is the link to the full announcement. You will need the full announcement to be able to apply for this grant.
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Meredith Hatch,

Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management

202-606-7513
Email:mhatch@cns.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Dear potential applicants for the Learn and Serve America College Student Social Media Grant Competition:

The Corporation for National and Community Service is extending the deadline to apply for College Student Social Media grants to Friday, May 9 at 5:00pm EDT for applicants that have initiated an application in e-Grants by 5:00pm today, May 7. We are taking this step because of intermittent outages in eGrants this week, which may have hampered the submission of some applications by the deadline. Any applicant that has already submitted their application and would like to revise it prior to the new deadline should contact me at lsahighered@cns.gov

Thank you for your interest in this exciting initiative!

May 07, 2008
Dear potential applicants for the Learn and Serve America College Student Social Media Grant Competition:

The Corporation for National and Community Service is extending the deadline to apply for College Student Social Media grants to Friday, May 9 at 5:00pm EDT for applicants that have initiated an application in e-Grants by 5:00pm today, May 7. We are taking this step because of intermittent outages in eGrants this week, which may have hampered the submission of some applications by the deadline. Any applicant that has already submitted their application and would like to revise it prior to the new deadline should contact me at lsahighered@cns.gov

Thank you for your interest in this exciting initiative!

May 07, 2008
Dear potential applicants for the Learn and Serve America College Student Social Media Grant Competition:

The Corporation for National and Community Service is extending the deadline to apply for College Student Social Media grants to Friday, May 9 at 5:00pm EDT for applicants that have initiated an application in e-Grants by 5:00pm today, May 7. We are taking this step because of intermittent outages in eGrants this week, which may have hampered the submission of some applications by the deadline. Any applicant that has already submitted their application and would like to revise it prior to the new deadline should contact me at lsahighered@cns.gov

Thank you for your interest in this exciting initiative!

May 07, 2008
Dear potential applicants for the Learn and Serve America College Student Social Media Grant Competition:

The Corporation for National and Community Service is extending the deadline to apply for College Student Social Media grants to Friday, May 9 at 5:00pm EDT for applicants that have initiated an application in e-Grants by 5:00pm today, May 7. We are taking this step because of intermittent outages in eGrants this week, which may have hampered the submission of some applications by the deadline. Any applicant that has already submitted their application and would like to revise it prior to the new deadline should contact me at lsahighered@cns.gov

Thank you for your interest in this exciting initiative!

May 07, 2008
May 07, 2008

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-032608-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America 2008 Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Category Explanation: Service-learning and Community service
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Assistance Listings: 94.005 — Learn and Serve America_Higher Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Mar 26, 2008
Last Updated Date: May 07, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2008 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 7, 2008.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2008 THE DEADLINE FOR THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008 5:00 PM ET.
Archive Date: May 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,300,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $2.3 million of grant funding to support the facilitation of better engagement of college students in service through social media. The following Notice provides a description of the competition.One time awards of approximately $100,000 to $750,000 will be made to an estimated twelve eligible applicants for a project period of up to three years. While all applicants can build in funds for subgrants as part of their program model, the Corporation expects to fund at least one partnership dedicated primarily to disbursing small subgrants (under $10,000) to seed student-driven projects. This awardee must promote, review, and award subgrants using social media. Under this model, it is expected that the grantee will allocate at least 80% of funding for subgrants. Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs. The purpose of this competition is to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of social media. Successful applicants must demonstrate how their program design can significantly increase the number of college students volunteering.
Link to Additional Information: This is the link to the full announcement. You will need the full announcement to be able to apply for this grant.
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Meredith Hatch,

Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management

202-606-7513
Email:mhatch@cns.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-032608-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America 2008 Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Category Explanation: Service-learning and Community service
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Assistance Listings: 94.005 — Learn and Serve America_Higher Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 07, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2008 THE DEADLINE FOR THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008 5:00 PM ET.
Archive Date: May 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,300,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $2.3 million of grant funding to support the facilitation of better engagement of college students in service through social media. The following Notice provides a description of the competition.One time awards of approximately $100,000 to $750,000 will be made to an estimated twelve eligible applicants for a project period of up to three years. While all applicants can build in funds for subgrants as part of their program model, the Corporation expects to fund at least one partnership dedicated primarily to disbursing small subgrants (under $10,000) to seed student-driven projects. This awardee must promote, review, and award subgrants using social media. Under this model, it is expected that the grantee will allocate at least 80% of funding for subgrants. Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs. The purpose of this competition is to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of social media. Successful applicants must demonstrate how their program design can significantly increase the number of college students volunteering.
Link to Additional Information: This is the link to the full announcement. You will need the full announcement to be able to apply for this grant.
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Meredith Hatch,

Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management

202-606-7513
Email:mhatch@cns.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-032608-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America 2008 Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Category Explanation: Service-learning and Community service
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Assistance Listings: 94.005 — Learn and Serve America_Higher Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: May 07, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2008 THE DEADLINE FOR THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008 5:00 PM ET.
Archive Date: May 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,300,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $2.3 million of grant funding to support the facilitation of better engagement of college students in service through social media. The following Notice provides a description of the competition.One time awards of approximately $100,000 to $750,000 will be made to an estimated twelve eligible applicants for a project period of up to three years. While all applicants can build in funds for subgrants as part of their program model, the Corporation expects to fund at least one partnership dedicated primarily to disbursing small subgrants (under $10,000) to seed student-driven projects. This awardee must promote, review, and award subgrants using social media. Under this model, it is expected that the grantee will allocate at least 80% of funding for subgrants. Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs. The purpose of this competition is to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of social media. Successful applicants must demonstrate how their program design can significantly increase the number of college students volunteering.
Link to Additional Information: This is the link to the full announcement. You will need the full announcement to be able to apply for this grant.
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Meredith Hatch,

Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management

202-606-7513
Email:mhatch@cns.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-032608-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America 2008 Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Category Explanation: Service-learning and Community service
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Assistance Listings: 94.005 — Learn and Serve America_Higher Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 07, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2008 THE DEADLINE FOR THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008 5:00 PM ET.
Archive Date: May 10, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,300,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $2.3 million of grant funding to support the facilitation of better engagement of college students in service through social media. The following Notice provides a description of the competition.One time awards of approximately $100,000 to $750,000 will be made to an estimated twelve eligible applicants for a project period of up to three years. While all applicants can build in funds for subgrants as part of their program model, the Corporation expects to fund at least one partnership dedicated primarily to disbursing small subgrants (under $10,000) to seed student-driven projects. This awardee must promote, review, and award subgrants using social media. Under this model, it is expected that the grantee will allocate at least 80% of funding for subgrants. Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs. The purpose of this competition is to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of social media. Successful applicants must demonstrate how their program design can significantly increase the number of college students volunteering.
Link to Additional Information: This is the link to the full announcement. You will need the full announcement to be able to apply for this grant.
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Meredith Hatch,

Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management

202-606-7513
Email:mhatch@cns.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-032608-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America 2008 Higher Education College Student Social Media Initiative
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Food and Nutrition
Health
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Regional Development
Category Explanation: Service-learning and Community service
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Assistance Listings: 94.005 — Learn and Serve America_Higher Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 07, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2008 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 7, 2008.
Archive Date: May 08, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,300,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $2.3 million of grant funding to support the facilitation of better engagement of college students in service through social media. The following Notice provides a description of the competition.

One time awards of approximately $100,000 to $750,000 will be made to an estimated twelve eligible applicants for a project period of up to three years. While all applicants can build in funds for subgrants as part of their program model, the Corporation expects to fund at least one partnership dedicated primarily to disbursing small subgrants (under $10,000) to seed student-driven projects. This awardee must promote, review, and award subgrants using social media. Under this model, it is expected that the grantee will allocate at least 80% of funding for subgrants.

Eligible applicants include (a) consortia of institutions of higher education and (b) higher education partnerships, defined as one or more public or private nonprofit organizations, or public agencies, including States, and one or more institutions of higher education. Examples of such partnerships include: a national service-focused organization and college campuses where it has affiliated chapters; a national non-profit partnering with a university to run a national subgranting competition; a regional group of student organizations with a campus advisor serving as a legal applicant. Applicants should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing significant service and technology programs.

The purpose of this competition is to facilitate better engagement of college students in service through the use of social media. Successful applicants must demonstrate how their program design can significantly increase the number of college students volunteering.

Link to Additional Information: This is the link to the full announcement. You will need the full announcement to be able to apply for this grant.
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Meredith Hatch,

Program Coordinator for Knowledge Management

202-606-7513
Email:mhatch@cns.gov

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