Past Notices of Funding Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in AmeriCorps funding.This page contains information about the process for applying for AmeriCorps grants funded by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) through Nevada Volunteers.These grants are awarded to organizations that will place AmeriCorps members in service solely in Nevada.Selected organizations receive grants to support AmeriCorps member positions that will engage members in service to meet critical needs. If after reviewing these materials you have question, please send them to grants@nevadavolunteers.org.
Targeted NOFO LOI Due March 8, 2018
Spring Formula Funding NOFO LOI Due May 24, 2018
Current Funding Opportunities
2018-2019 Open Notices of Funding Opportunity
- 2018-2019 Nevada Volunteers Targeted NOFO
- 2018 AmeriCorps Application Instructions- Targeted Priority
Additional Documents
- Nevada Volunteers AmeriCorps State Application Submission Checklist
- Comprehensive Nevada Volunteers NOFO Timeline
- National Performance Measure Instructions
- 2018 AmeriCorps State & National Mandatory Supplemental Guidance
- Organizational Readiness Assessment (For new applicants only)
- Member Enrollment Worksheet
- Budget Worksheet for Cost Reimbursement Operational Grant
- Budget Worksheet for Planning Grants
- Logic Model Template
- Performance Measure Template
- Planning Grant Deliverables Outline
- Pre-Application Requirements
2018-2019 Closed Funding Opportunities
NCC Request for Proposals
Applications for National Civilian Conservation Corps programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Below are sample instructions and application forms. Please contact Quentin Irion by email for more information before creating an application at qiorio@cns.gov
Current Opportunity Timeline, Information Sessions, and Training
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Grant Year 2018-2019 Deadlines
- September 20, 2017: NOFO Released
- November 2, 2017: Pre-Application or LOI due for Competitive Application
- December 8, 2017: Competitive Applications due in eGrants
- January 9, 2018: Letter of Intent or Pre-Application Deadline for Formula Applications
- Submit Letters Of Intent here Submit Pre-applications here
- February 9, 2018: Formula Applications due in eGrants
- March 8, 2018: Targeted NOFO LOI Due
- Submit Letter of Intent Here
- March 29, 2019: Planing Grant LOI Due
- Submit Letter of Intent Here
Information Sessions Fall 2017
- October 4: Las Vegas
- October 12: Reno
- October 13: Webinar-View Recording
- October 17: Winnemucca
- October 20: Webinar-View PowerPoint Slides
- October 23: Webinar (Planning grants only)- View Recording
Training and Technical Assistance Fall 2017
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- October 10: Understanding AmeriCorps & Determining Organizational Fit – View Recording
- October 17: Developing Your Program Design & Logic Model – View Recording
- October 24: Understanding the AmeriCorps Budget & Budget Narrative – View Recording
- October 31: Understanding the NOFO Narrative & Performance Measures – View Recording
Technical Assistance for Potential Grantees
Technical Assistance Available to Support the Development of AmeriCorps Applications
Recorded Webinars
Understand AmeriCorps and Determining Organizational Fit
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- -This session will help interested applicants understand the fundamentals of AmeriCorps programming and questions that need to be considered to determine if they have the capacity to implement and manage an AmeriCorps program.
To access the recording from this webinar click here!
- Additional documents:
- Understanding AmeriCorps PowerPoint
- AmeriCorps Fact Sheet
- CNCS Fact Sheet
- Senior Corps Fact Sheet
- Prohibited Activities
Program Design and Logic Models -This session will help applicants understand the key areas of AmeriCorps program design. Additionally, this session will provide an overview of logic models, an essential component of operational grants and a component that must be developed during the course of a planning grant. To access the recording from this webinar click here!
- Additional documents:
Narrative and Performance Measurement Requirements -This session will walk interested applicants through the required components of the 2018-19 Narrative; what makes a strong 2017-18 narrative; the requirements around national performance measurements; and key documents that will help inform final decisions on performance measurement selection. To access the recording from this webinar click here!
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- Additional documents:
- Narrative and Performance Measure PowerPoint
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- Budget and NOFO Requirements -This session will provide insight into the various grant types, budget components and payment methods for AmeriCorps funding. Additionally, this session will provide an overview of the budget related requirements for 2018-19 NOFO. To access the recording from this webinar click here!
- Additional documents:
Handouts
2017-2018 Previous Funding Opportunities
CNCS AmeriCorps Vista 2017 Funding Opportunity
- October 2: Request for VISTA Concept Papers released
- October 10: State Office hosts a webinar for interested applicants
- November 6: Completed Concept Papers due in eGrants
- December 15: State Office announces new project sponsors
Email nv@cns.gov for more information
Targeted – Healthy Futures and Safer Communities
- Nevada Volunters NOFO AmeriCorps State Targeted Priority 2017-2018
- 2017 Mandatory Supplemental Guidance – Targeted
- 2017 General Terms and Conditions
- 2016 Terms and Conditions AmeriCorps State and National Grants
- 2017 ASN Application Instruct
- Member Enrollment Worksheet
- 2017 Performance Measures Instructions
- Budget Worksheet for Cost Reimbursement Operational Grant
Other AmeriCorps Programs (VISTA, NCCC) Application Information
- CNCS AmeriCorps VISTA Funding Opportunity
- Request for Concept Papers for New Nevada AmeriCorps VISTA Projects, December 15, 2017
- Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps NCCC Class 24 Pacific Region Request for Applications
- Applications for Round 1 projects are due July 17, 2017
- Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps VISTA Request for Concept Papers 2017 Due June 2, 2017
- Applying for AmeriCorps VISTA Resources- Technical Assistance Webinar Slides RFCP Presentation-2017
Past 2017 AmeriCorps State and National Grants Notice of Funding Opportunities
Planning Grants
- Nevada Volunteers Special Formula NOFO 2017-18 – Planning Grants
- Recorded Informational Webinar about the Special NOFO (Please note webinar content starts at 15:10 into the recording)
- Notice of Funding Opportunity-AmeriCorps State 2017-18
- 2017 Mandatory Supplemental Guidance
- ATTACHMENT C-Budget Worksheet for Planning Grants
- ATTACHMENT D – Budget Worksheet for Cost Reimbursement Operational Grant
- ATTACHMENT E – AmeriCorps State Planning Grant NOFO
- Planning Grant FAQ
- Organizational Readiness Self Assessment
- Special Planning Grant NOFO Questions Answers
2016-2017 Previous Funding Opportunities