Opportunity CNCS-COOP-060308-001

The summary for the Opportunity CNCS-COOP-060308-001 Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, important deadlines, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section. If these sections are incomplete, please visit the website of the government agency that is offering this grant.


	Federal Grant Title:	Opportunity CNCS-COOP-060308-001
	CFDA Number:	94.007
	CFDA Description:	Planning and Program Development Grants
	Federal Agency Name:	Corporation for National and Community Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development Education Employment Labor and Training Regional Development
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	CNCS-COOP-060308-001
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jun 03, 2008
	Creation Date:	Jun 12, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2008 Please submit an e-mail stating your intent to apply to TTANOFO@cns.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time June 16, 2008. This is not required, but helps to plan the review of the applications. On Tues, June 10, 2008, the Corporation will host a technical assistance call to answer questions about this funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to participate in the call. Email TTANOFO@cns.gov for call details. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2008. Applications submitted by hardcopy or fax will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation's integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application, access eGrants at http://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 10, 2008 Please submit an e-mail stating your intent to apply to TTANOFO@cns.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time June 24, 2008. This is not required, but helps to plan the review of the applications. Technical Assistance Call Information: Date: June 16, 2008 (Monday) Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time Dial-In Number: 800-857-4532 Participant Passcode: TTA NOFO Replay Information for 1st TA Call If you are unable to participate in this call, it will also be recorded. Toll Free Replay Number: 800-839-2203 Date: June 25, 2008 (Wednesday) Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time Dial-In Number: 800-857-3059 Participant Passcode: TTA NOFO Replay Information for 2nd TA Call If you are unable to participate in this call, it will also be recorded. Toll Free Replay Number: 800-873-7690 The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Applications submitted by hardcopy or fax will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation's integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application, access eGrants at http://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/
	Archive Date:	Jul 11, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	8
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$6,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$3,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are state and local government entities, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes, and commercial entities. A national organization that currently operates a Corporation-funded program or is applying for other Corporation funding is eligible to apply. Any organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4) that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply.
Grant Description: For more than a decade the Corporation through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs has worked to mobilize new generations of engaged citizens. In 2008, more than 3.8 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds will work through Corporation-supported programs to help thousands of national and community nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local agencies to meet local needs in education, the environment, public safety, disaster services, and other critical areas. The Corporation anticipates awarding cooperative agreements to organizations with the capacity and expertise to deliver training and technical assistance on behalf of the Corporation to grantees and potential grantees, subgrantees, sponsoring organizations and projects, and participants and members of the AmeriCorps, VISTA, National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America programs and in support of other special initiatives of the Corporation. There are eight (8) categories within this funding opportunity to which organizations can apply.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=58
Grant Announcement Contact: Contact 202-606-7515 for more information. The TTY number is 202-606-3472. For further information, for application instructions, details of the Technical Assistance Call, or for a printed copy of this Notice send an e-mail to TTANOFO@cns.gov .
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