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AmeriCorps Grant Information

Criteria for Appropriate Grant Opportunity
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What organizations can apply? Public or private nonprofit organizations, faith based organizations, institutions of higher education, government entities, individually or in partnership. Public or private nonprofit organizations, faith based organizations, institutions of higher education, government entities, individually or in partnership. Public or private nonprofit organizations, faith based organizations, institutions of higher education, government entities, individually or in partnership.
How many members can be requested? Minimum member request of 20+ full time members. Minimum member request of at least 10 full time members. Minimum combination of members equal to at least 5 full time.
Program Experience Strong experience in program delivery and design. Strong program design. New program or existing program - addition of AmeriCorps adds program reach or value to services provided.
Can existing programs apply? New or existing programs can apply. New or existing programs can apply. New or existing programs can apply.
Supervision Capabilities Ability to supervise 20+ members. Ability to supervise 10+ members. Ability to supervise a combination of members equal to at least 5 full time.
Organization Capabilities Experience or familiarity with National Service. Organizational ability to handle program requirements and measure impact. Organizational ability to handle program requirements and measure impact. Organizational ability to handle member files and time records.
Fiscal Capabilities Organizational ability to handle Federal fiscal requirements. Organizational ability to handle Federal fiscal requirements.  
 
 
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