Opportunity Information: Apply for AC 12 13 24
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Planning Grants is a discretionary grant opportunity from AmeriCorps designed specifically to support Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations as they explore and build an AmeriCorps program that fits local priorities. The focus is on planning and program development, not running an AmeriCorps project yet. AmeriCorps frames this opportunity within its Nation-to-Nation commitment to Tribal Nations, its federal trust responsibility, and support for tribal self-determination, with the intent of helping communities design service strategies that reflect tribal goals and community-defined needs.
Funding supports a 12-month planning period, with an award ceiling of up to $240,000 per grantee. The purpose of the funding is to help an eligible applicant develop a future AmeriCorps program that would eventually place AmeriCorps members to address community problems. Typical planning work under opportunities like this can include assessing community needs, building partnerships, designing the program model and member service activities, establishing performance measures and data collection approaches, developing budgets and operational systems, and preparing to compete for a full AmeriCorps program grant in a subsequent cycle. A key restriction is that planning grant funds cannot be used to support AmeriCorps members; in other words, this funding is for design and readiness activities rather than enrolling members and delivering direct service through AmeriCorps positions.
Applicants must apply under a cost reimbursement grant structure, meaning funds are generally drawn down based on allowable costs incurred and documented rather than provided upfront as a lump sum. The project period is limited to no more than one year. Applicants propose their own project start date, but it cannot be earlier than the date AmeriCorps officially makes the award, so planning timelines must account for the award decision and any post-award steps before expenses can begin.
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The opportunity is administered by AmeriCorps under CFDA 94.006 and is categorized across several broad public-purpose areas, reflecting the range of community challenges an eventual AmeriCorps program might address, including community development, disaster prevention and relief, education, employment/labor/training, environment, food and nutrition, health, housing, and other community priorities.
The funding opportunity number is AC 12 13 24. The notice was created on December 12, 2024, and the application deadline is April 9, 2025. While the number of expected awards is not specified in the provided data, the structure of the program makes clear that recipients are encouraged, after completing the planning year, to decide whether an AmeriCorps program grant is a good fit and, if so, to apply in the next grant cycle with a stronger, community-aligned program design and implementation plan.Apply for AC 12 13 24
- The AmeriCorps in the community development, disaster prevention and relief, education, employment, labor and training, environment, food and nutrition, health, housing, other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Planning Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.006.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-12-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-04-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $240,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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FY 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Planning Grants: FAQs
1) What is the FY 2025 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Planning Grants opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from AmeriCorps that supports Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations in planning and developing an AmeriCorps program concept that fits local priorities. The emphasis is on program design and readiness rather than operating an AmeriCorps program right away.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is intended to fund a 12-month planning period so an eligible applicant can design a future AmeriCorps program that would eventually place AmeriCorps members to address community problems. It is meant to help applicants build a strong, community-aligned program plan and determine whether pursuing a full AmeriCorps program grant is a good fit.
3) Is this funding meant to run an AmeriCorps project with members right now?
No. A key restriction is that planning grant funds cannot be used to support AmeriCorps members. This opportunity is for planning, design, and program development activities, not for enrolling members or delivering direct service through AmeriCorps positions during the planning year.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
5) What is the award size and maximum funding amount?
The award ceiling is up to $240,000 per grantee for the planning period.
6) How long is the project period?
The project period is limited to no more than one year, and the opportunity describes a 12-month planning period.
7) What kinds of activities can the planning grant support?
The opportunity is focused on planning and program development. Typical planning work described for opportunities like this can include:
- Assessing community needs and priorities
- Building partnerships
- Designing the program model and member service activities (for a future program)
- Establishing performance measures and data collection approaches
- Developing budgets and operational systems
- Preparing to compete for a full AmeriCorps program grant in a subsequent cycle
8) What costs or activities are explicitly restricted?
Planning grant funds cannot be used to support AmeriCorps members. In practical terms, this means the planning grant is not for enrolling members, paying member-related costs, or operating AmeriCorps member positions during the planning period.
9) What grant payment method or structure applies to this opportunity?
Applicants must apply under a cost reimbursement grant structure. This means funds are generally drawn down based on allowable costs that have been incurred and documented, rather than being provided upfront as a lump sum.
10) When can the project start?
Applicants propose their own project start date, but it cannot be earlier than the date AmeriCorps officially makes the award. Planning timelines should account for the award decision and any post-award steps before expenses can begin.
11) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 9, 2025.
12) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on December 12, 2024.
13) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is AC 12 13 24.
14) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered under CFDA 94.006.
15) What issue areas can a future AmeriCorps program focus on?
The opportunity is categorized across several broad public-purpose areas, reflecting the range of community challenges an eventual AmeriCorps program might address. These include:
- Community development
- Disaster prevention and relief
- Education
- Employment, labor, and training
- Environment
- Food and nutrition
- Health
- Housing
- Other community priorities
16) How does AmeriCorps describe the context and intent of this opportunity for Tribal Nations?
AmeriCorps frames the opportunity within its Nation-to-Nation commitment to Tribal Nations, its federal trust responsibility, and support for tribal self-determination. The intent is to help communities design service strategies that reflect tribal goals and community-defined needs.
17) Does the opportunity specify how many awards will be made?
The provided information does not specify the expected number of awards.
18) What happens after the planning year is completed?
After completing the planning year, recipients are encouraged to decide whether an AmeriCorps program grant is a good fit. If so, they can apply in the next grant cycle with a stronger program design and implementation plan that is aligned with community needs and tribal priorities.
19) Can planning grant funds be used before the award is officially made?
No. The proposed start date cannot be earlier than the date AmeriCorps officially makes the award, so costs should not be planned to begin before the award date.
20) What is the core difference between this planning grant and a full AmeriCorps program grant?
This planning grant supports readiness, program design, and development activities over a 12-month period. A full AmeriCorps program grant (which applicants may pursue in a later cycle) would be the type of funding used to actually place AmeriCorps members and carry out program operations and service activities.
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