The NJ Commission on National and Community Service, NJ Department of State, announces funding opportunities for 2023 AmeriCorps Competitive grants.
Donor Name: New Jersey Commission on National and Community Service
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $35,200
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the NJ Commission seeks to identify evidence-based program models. Projects will deploy a cadre of AmeriCorps participants to solve significant community problems. In return for their service, participants benefit from a living allowance of $17,600 (F/T) and an educational award for college attendance or to pay back existing federal loans (about$6,495 for F/T service).
This competition invites applications that address the AmeriCorps and NJ’s State Service Plan within the priority areas of:
- Disaster Services
- Economic Opportunity
- Education
- Environmental Stewardship
- Healthy Futures
- Veterans and Military Families
Funding Information
This is a three-year grant; local combination of significant cash and in-kind match required; maximum MSY $35,200.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible agencies include:
- Public or private non-profit organizations, including community organizations and faith-based organizations
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs) including charter schools; institutions of higher education;
- Government entities within the state (e.g., cities/municipalities, counties, state departments);
- Labor organizations;
- Partnerships or consortia consisting of the aforementioned.
For more information, visit NJCNCS.