Serve Alaska is excited to announce the availability of a grant opportunity to support AmeriCorps programs in Alaska: the FY2023 Formula Funded AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants (23AC-F Planning Grants). These grants aim to help organizations plan and develop AmeriCorps programs that align with community needs and national service priorities. This formula-funded opportunity provides resources for project development and capacity-building activities.
Grant Details:
The FY2023 Formula Funded AmeriCorps State and National Planning Grants (23AC-F Planning Grants) are designed to help organizations plan and develop AmeriCorps programs that align with community needs and national service priorities. This formula-funded opportunity provides resources for project development and capacity-building activities.
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Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
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Estimated Available Funds: The actual level of funding is subject to the availability of annual appropriations. Awards are usually made in amounts ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
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Period of Performance: Serve Alaska anticipates making 12-month pass-through grants. The project start date may not occur prior to the date AmeriCorps awards the grant. Serve Alaska recommends a starting date of August 1 or later to ensure that awards are made prior to start.
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Types of Grants: Funding available with this RFP is for AmeriCorps program planning grants. These types of grants are for organizations interested in applying for AmeriCorps program funding in the next 1-2 years and would like assistance in developing their program. These grants last for no longer than 12 months, and applicants will fill out the planning grant application form and budget workbook.
Eligibility Information: The following non-federal entities are eligible to apply:
- Indian Tribes
- Institutions of higher education
- Local governments
- Nonprofit organizations
- States and US Territories Applicants must have a valid SAM registration and Unique Entity Identifier to receive an award. Serve Alaska staff can assist with this if the applicant is unsure of status.
Serve Alaska encourages organizations that have not received prior funding from AmeriCorps to apply.
How to Apply: Review the full grant details and apply on the State of Alaska Online Public Notices website.
We encourage eligible organizations to take advantage of this opportunity to develop impactful AmeriCorps programs that address the needs of Alaska's communities.
