Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Planning Grants
ID: 357654Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

AmeriCorps (AC)

Award Range

$0 - $240K

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/357654

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 Planning Grants, aimed at supporting nonfederally recognized Native American Tribal Organizations in developing AmeriCorps programs to address community challenges. The grants, which provide up to $240,000 for a 12-month planning period, are intended for planning purposes rather than direct service, with a focus on fostering tribal self-determination and enhancing local social needs through structured AmeriCorps programming. Applications are due by April 9, 2025, with awards expected to be announced by mid-July 2025; interested applicants can seek additional information and support by contacting AmeriCorps at AmeriCorpsGrants@americorps.gov or visiting the program's webpage at https://americorps.gov/funding-opportunity/fy-2025-americorps-state-national-native-nations-grants.

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    The Fiscal Year 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Planning Grants program, administered by AmeriCorps, provides Indian Tribes with funding opportunities aimed at leveraging AmeriCorps members to strengthen communities. The grants are primarily for planning, not direct service, with a maximum award of $240,000 for a 12-month period. Applications are due by April 9, 2025, with awards expected to be issued by mid-July 2025. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribal organizations, and funding priorities focus on community-specific interventions. Support for applicants includes waived matching fund requirements for economically distressed communities and the necessity for a structured application detailing project design, organizational capability, and budget adequacy. AmeriCorps emphasizes transparency and accountability in the grant-making process, requiring thorough applicant evaluations based on defined criteria. The program regards community engagement and sustainability as vital components, aiming to foster tribal self-determination and enhance local social needs through planned AmeriCorps programming. For more information, technical assistance calls are offered, encouraging proactive engagement from prospective applicants.
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