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The 2010-2011 Indiana AmeriCorps*State Request for Proposals has been released. We will only accept grant applications from new or recompeting applicants who have submitted the Notice of Intent to Apply by the October 7, 2009 deadline. Public Interest Sessions were held to learn more about funding during the beginning of September 2010. The next sessions will occur during the summer of 2011. The 2010-2011 program year (PY) starts operating September 1, 2010.
If you have any questions, please email RFP_FAQ@ofbci.in.gov. 2010-2011 questions will be updated on this website.
Reference: 2009-2010 Frequently Asked Questions (updated October 3, 2008)
If you are interested in learning more about AmeriCorps and possibly applying for funding, please view the online presentations below. "AmeriCorps 101" covers the basics and lasts approximately 30 minutes. "AmeriCorps 201" gets more in-depth with program requirements, member service activities, and planning your AmeriCorps*State budget. It runs approximately 45 minutes.
To download the slides for reference, click here for 101 and click here for 201.
We also encourage all potential applicants who have never administered an AmeriCorps grant to take this self-assessment. This tool is designed to help organizations assess their capacity to manage an AmeriCorps grant.
Readiness Assessment
OFBCI awarded Recovery 2009-2010 AmeriCorps*State grants in May 2009. The funds were available to those Indiana AmeriCorps*State programs who received funding for 2008-2009 PY (program year). Programs are listed on the Indiana Programs page.
Recovery 2009-2010 AmeriCorps*State Application Instructions
The Corporation for National and Community Service has further information and FAQ available at: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/recovery
AmeriCorps Regulations, 45 C.F.R. §§ 2520-2550
Changes to Regulations (July 2005)
Indiana AmeriCorps*State Policies
Designing an effective budget narrative
AmeriCorps Budget Worksheet
FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCES FOR FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS
eGrants
Create and Manage an eGrants account
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion.