Corporation for National and Community Service: Enhancing Service-Learning Programs for Indian Tribes & US Territories (FY 2009)

Opportunity ID: 44795

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-011609-003
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America School-Based Indian Tribes & US Territories FY 2009
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Disaster Prevention and Relief
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: 8
Assistance Listings: 94.004 — Learn and Serve America_School and Community Based Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 16, 2009
Last Updated Date: Mar 27, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2009 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 14, 2009.

Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application via eGrants, please visit: http://www.learnandserve.gov/egrants.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2009 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 14, 2009.

Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application via eGrants, please visit: http://www.learnandserve.gov/egrants.

ALERT
Dear National Service Colleagues,

In early April we will take another important step toward improving the speed and reliability of our technology environment by moving our production systems to new servers at the Corporation’s headquarters. In order to make this upgrade, our systems – including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN – will be unavailable from 8:00 PM Eastern, Friday, April 3 through 8:00 AM Eastern, Monday, April 6.

I am alerting you to this scheduled system outage now to enable you to plan your work accordingly and to encourage you to refer to the operating status page for additional updates and to learn system status.

I appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue the necessary process of enhancing and strengthening our systems.

Thank you.

Kristin McSwain
Chief of Program Operations
Corporation for National and Community Service

Archive Date: Apr 15, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $710,000
Award Ceiling: $120,000
Award Floor: $60,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and the “State Educational Agencies” for the following U.S. Territories – Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Island.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: ALERT
Dear National Service Colleagues,

In early April we will take another important step toward improving the speed and reliability of our technology environment by moving our production systems to new servers at the Corporation’s headquarters. In order to make this upgrade, our systems – including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN – will be unavailable from 8:00 PM Eastern, Friday, April 3 through 8:00 AM Eastern, Monday, April 6.

I am alerting you to this scheduled system outage now to enable you to plan your work accordingly and to encourage you to refer to the operating status page for additional updates and to learn system status.

I appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue the necessary process of enhancing and strengthening our systems.

Thank you.

Kristin McSwain

Chief of Program Operations

Corporation for National and Community Service

Subject to the availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the anticipated availability of approximately $710,000 to implement service-learning programs in communities with enormous social and economic challenges. Grants ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 per year will be awarded to an estimated 6 to10 Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories. The Corporation will make grants for project periods of up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and annual appropriations.The Corporation’s mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Learn and Serve America School-Based grants are designed to involve school-age youth in service-learning projects that simultaneously support student development and meet community needs in areas such as the environment, education, public safety, and other human needs.Key agency priorities for the 2009 School-Based Indian Tribes & US Territories grant competition include:• supporting high-quality service-learning sponsored by Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories working with schools; and• engaging students in service-learning projects that promote healthy communities and healthy youth by focusing on one or more of the following areas: Health and Wellness; Environment; Retention of Tribal Language, History, and Culture; Community Development/Economic Development; and Crime Prevention/Violence Prevention.

Link to Additional Information: Full Notice of Funding Availability
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cara Patrick

202-606-7510
Email:LSATribesTerritories@cns.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Dear National Service Colleagues,

In early April we will take another important step toward improving the speed and reliability of our technology environment by moving our production systems to new servers at the Corporation’s headquarters. In order to make this upgrade, our systems – including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN – will be unavailable from 8:00 PM Eastern, Friday, April 3 through 8:00 AM Eastern, Monday, April 6.

I am alerting you to this scheduled system outage now to enable you to plan your work accordingly and to encourage you to refer to the operating status page for additional updates and to learn system status.

I appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue the necessary process of enhancing and strengthening our systems.

Thank you.

Kristin McSwain

Chief of Program Operations

Corporation for National and Community Service

Mar 27, 2009
Mar 27, 2009

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-011609-003
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America School-Based Indian Tribes & US Territories FY 2009
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Disaster Prevention and Relief
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: 8
Assistance Listings: 94.004 — Learn and Serve America_School and Community Based Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 16, 2009
Last Updated Date: Mar 27, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2009 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 14, 2009.

Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application via eGrants, please visit: http://www.learnandserve.gov/egrants.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2009 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 14, 2009.

Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application via eGrants, please visit: http://www.learnandserve.gov/egrants.

ALERT
Dear National Service Colleagues,

In early April we will take another important step toward improving the speed and reliability of our technology environment by moving our production systems to new servers at the Corporation’s headquarters. In order to make this upgrade, our systems – including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN – will be unavailable from 8:00 PM Eastern, Friday, April 3 through 8:00 AM Eastern, Monday, April 6.

I am alerting you to this scheduled system outage now to enable you to plan your work accordingly and to encourage you to refer to the operating status page for additional updates and to learn system status.

I appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue the necessary process of enhancing and strengthening our systems.

Thank you.

Kristin McSwain
Chief of Program Operations
Corporation for National and Community Service

Archive Date: Apr 15, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $710,000
Award Ceiling: $120,000
Award Floor: $60,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and the “State Educational Agencies” for the following U.S. Territories – Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Island.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: ALERT
Dear National Service Colleagues,

In early April we will take another important step toward improving the speed and reliability of our technology environment by moving our production systems to new servers at the Corporation’s headquarters. In order to make this upgrade, our systems – including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN – will be unavailable from 8:00 PM Eastern, Friday, April 3 through 8:00 AM Eastern, Monday, April 6.

I am alerting you to this scheduled system outage now to enable you to plan your work accordingly and to encourage you to refer to the operating status page for additional updates and to learn system status.

I appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue the necessary process of enhancing and strengthening our systems.

Thank you.

Kristin McSwain

Chief of Program Operations

Corporation for National and Community Service

Subject to the availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the anticipated availability of approximately $710,000 to implement service-learning programs in communities with enormous social and economic challenges. Grants ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 per year will be awarded to an estimated 6 to10 Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories. The Corporation will make grants for project periods of up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and annual appropriations.The Corporation’s mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Learn and Serve America School-Based grants are designed to involve school-age youth in service-learning projects that simultaneously support student development and meet community needs in areas such as the environment, education, public safety, and other human needs.Key agency priorities for the 2009 School-Based Indian Tribes & US Territories grant competition include:• supporting high-quality service-learning sponsored by Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories working with schools; and• engaging students in service-learning projects that promote healthy communities and healthy youth by focusing on one or more of the following areas: Health and Wellness; Environment; Retention of Tribal Language, History, and Culture; Community Development/Economic Development; and Crime Prevention/Violence Prevention.

Link to Additional Information: Full Notice of Funding Availability
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cara Patrick

202-606-7510
Email:LSATribesTerritories@cns.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-011609-003
Funding Opportunity Title: Learn and Serve America School-Based Indian Tribes & US Territories FY 2009
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Disaster Prevention and Relief
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: 8
Assistance Listings: 94.004 — Learn and Serve America_School and Community Based Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 27, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2009 The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 14, 2009.

Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application via eGrants, please visit: http://www.learnandserve.gov/egrants.

Archive Date: Apr 15, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $710,000
Award Ceiling: $120,000
Award Floor: $60,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and the “State Educational Agencies” for the following U.S. Territories – Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Island.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community Service
Description: Subject to the availability of appropriations for fiscal year 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the anticipated availability of approximately $710,000 to implement service-learning programs in communities with enormous social and economic challenges. Grants ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 per year will be awarded to an estimated 6 to10 Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories. The Corporation will make grants for project periods of up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and annual appropriations.
The Corporation’s mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Learn and Serve America School-Based grants are designed to involve school-age youth in service-learning projects that simultaneously support student development and meet community needs in areas such as the environment, education, public safety, and other human needs.
Key agency priorities for the 2009 School-Based Indian Tribes & US Territories grant competition include:
• supporting high-quality service-learning sponsored by Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories working with schools; and
• engaging students in service-learning projects that promote healthy communities and healthy youth by focusing on one or more of the following areas: Health and Wellness; Environment; Retention of Tribal Language, History, and Culture; Community Development/Economic Development; and Crime Prevention/Violence Prevention.
Link to Additional Information: Full Notice of Funding Availability
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Cara Patrick

202-606-7510
Email:LSATribesTerritories@cns.gov

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