2018 AmeriCorps State Request for Applications
Notice of Intent to Apply Due Date: October 23, 2017
Application Due Date: November 6, 2017
CFDA Number: 94.006
Contact Information: Funding@cv.ca.gov
Grant Description
CaliforniaVolunteers (CV) is seeking to fund new and recompeting programs that engage individuals as AmeriCorps members to address unmet community needs through service and volunteer action.
Through the 2018 AmeriCorps State Request for Applications (RFA), CV will award AmeriCorps implementation grants on a competitive basis to eligible organizations that engage members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. Grants will be awarded beginning mid-August in 2018 to support service activities during the 2018-19 program year. Successful applicants are expected to start member service activities by mid-October of 2018 and will have 12 months to support AmeriCorps members in completing a term of service.
Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations and state & local government agencies are eligible to apply. See RFA for more details.
Application Deadline
The required Notice of Intent to Apply was due to CV by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017. Applicants that did not submit a required Notice of Intent to Apply by the deadline will not be considered.
The Complete Application is due to CV by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017. Please send the hardcopy application to the following address:
CaliforniaVolunteers
2018 AmeriCorps
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Information Sessions
CaliforniaVolunteers will host various information sessions to support applicants through this process. This section will be updated as sessions are announced.
Application Documents
The following documents are required to complete the 2018 AmeriCorps State Grant Application:
- 2018 AmeriCorps State Request for Applications
- 2018 AmeriCorps State Mandatory Supplemental Guidance
- 2018 AmeriCorps State Application Instructions
- 2018 AmeriCorps State Grant Application Forms
- Application Checklist (Required)
- AmeriCorps Title Page & Partnership Forms (Required)
- Strategic Grant Characteristics (Required)
- Logic Model Template (Required)
- California Performance Measurement Worksheets Template (Required)
- AmeriCorps Budget Form & Budget Narrative (Required)
- New Applicant Certification Form (Required for New Applicants)
- Labor Organization Certification (Required)
- Organizational Self-Assessment (Required)
- Assurance and Certifications (Required)
- Request for Alternative Match Schedule (Optional)
- National Performance Measures Instructions
Technical Assistance Documents & Resources
Organizations interested in applying for an AmeriCorps grant are encouraged to visit the resources provided below:
- CV Performance Measurement Worksheet Informational Webinar Presentation (PDF)
- How to Develop a Program Logic Model
- High Quality Performance Measures
- Building Effective Data Collection Plans
- Building Evidence of Effectiveness
- Evidence Checklist
- Preparing the Grant Budget for AmeriCorps Programs
- National Website for AmeriCorps
- AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Section 2520-2550
- CaliforniaVolunteers AmeriCorps Grantmaking and Program Design Policies