National Service Agency Announces 2010 AmeriCorps Grant Opportunity

Up to $363 Million May Be Available

The Corporation for National and Community Service has released the funding notice for its 2010 AmeriCorps grant competition, taking a key first step to implement the new direction for AmeriCorps envisioned by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

The total funding available for these grants will be set by Congress through the appropriations process now underway. If the President’s fiscal year 2010 budget request is fully funded, the agency anticipates approximately $363 million to be available for new, recompeting, and continuation grants in all of the AmeriCorps State and National grant categories. Applications to the Corporation are due January 26, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and successful applicants will be notified in early June 2010.

Priority will be given to applicants that address compelling unmet needs in these areas:
Education
Healthy Futures
Clean Energy/Environment
Veterans
Economic Opportunity