MAKE AN IMPRINT ON NEVADA
Each year Nevada AmeriCorps grantees impact the quality of life in Nevada through national service funding provided through the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Nevada received more than $2,109,000 in AmeriCorps funding for the 2013-2014 program year and is currently opening its Notice of Funding Opportunity for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government entities or Indian tribes looking to make a positive imprint through development of a national service program in Nevada.
“In 2011-12, more than 308 Nevada AmeriCorps*State programs recruited and managed 3,579 more volunteers throughout the state, an economic impact of in excess of $6,000,000 worth of community service. AmeriCorps members serve in core areas such as education, human services, public safety and the environment. We invite new organizations to learn more about how they can become a part of meeting critical needs through national service in Nevada,” said Shawn Lecker-Pomaville, CEO of Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service that develops and administers AmeriCorps*State programs in Nevada.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capacity to administer federal funds; implement a detailed plan of action to address a local unmet need; present strong connections to the community it serves, and have the ability to raise the required cash match, which averages $30,000. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an AmeriCorps Application Instructions webinar to apply.
- National Service in Nevada: Determining How Your Organization Can Fit?
February 22nd at 10am or March 5th at 2pm
Advanced Registration Required
- AmeriCorps Application Instructions Webinar
April 2nd at 10am or April 4th at 2pm
Advanced Registration Required
To reserve a place in the webinars and find more information on the Nevada Volunteers AmeriCorps Notice of Funding, visit www.nevadavolunteers.org.
All applications must be submitted electronically through eGrants by May 10, 2013 by 5 p.m. PST.