Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Grants
ID: 357645Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

AmeriCorps (AC)

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357645

Additional Information

https://americorps.gov/funding-opportunity/fy-2025-americorps-state-national-native-nations-grants
Timeline
    Description

    AmeriCorps is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Grants to support Indian Tribes in engaging AmeriCorps members for community service initiatives. The grants aim to enhance civic engagement, education, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and health services, specifically targeting indigenous populations, with a focus on cultural preservation, mental health support, and veteran services. Eligible applicants include non-federally recognized Native American Tribal Organizations, and the application deadline is April 9, 2025, with notifications for successful applications expected by May 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact AmeriCorps at AmericorpsGrants@americorps.gov or visit the official website for full competition information and resources.

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    The Fiscal Year 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Grants, announced by AmeriCorps, offers Indian Tribes funding to engage AmeriCorps members in community service. This initiative aims to enhance civic engagement, education, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and health services, specifically targeting indigenous populations. Applications must be submitted by April 9, 2025, with notifications for successful applications expected by May 2025. AmeriCorps emphasizes funding priorities for organizations promoting cultural preservation, mental health support, and veteran services. The grants can vary in amount based on project scope, with a three-year performance period starting no earlier than August 15, 2025. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including being federally recognized tribes, to access support options like cost reimbursement and education awards without matching requirements. Applications will undergo a multi-tiered review process assessing program design, organizational capability, and cost-effectiveness. Feedback will be provided to all applicants. The document underscores the government's commitment to strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations, improving service access, and fostering sustainable community development via national service.
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