Department of Finance & Administration
Mark Emkes, Commissioner

Volunteer Tennessee Announces the 2012-2013 AmeriCorps Formula Grant Competition

Volunteer Tennessee will accept applications from agencies proposing new AmeriCorps programs for the 2012-2013 program year. Please see the Tennessee 2012 AmeriCorps Funding Timeline.  Non-profit organizations and government agencies in Tennessee are eligible to apply for funds to operate local AmeriCorps programs that meet locally identified needs in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families.

If you do not currently operate an AmeriCorps program, you must use the application instructions for “New and Re-competing Programs" included in the Tennessee 2012 AmeriCorps State Application Instructions on page 4.  All applicants should carefully read the Tennessee AmeriCorps State 2010 Notice of Funding Opportunity.  Agencies interested in an Education Awards Program (EAP), please pay close attention to the instructions for EAP.  To see the "State of Tennessee Comprehensive Travel Regulations" referenced in the application instructions, please see the: Travel Regs.

Programs applying for AmeriCorps funds to operate exclusively within Tennessee must apply through Volunteer Tennessee (the Commission). The Commission receives funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

         ***Volunteer Tennessee 2012-2013 AmeriCorps Prime IDs*** (Update 10/25/11)

          CNCS AmeriCorps Grants FY 2012 Frequently Asked Questions
          CNCS AmeriCorps Grants FY 2012 Frequently Asked Questions - (additional release 11/18)

          Volunteer Tennessee AmeriCorps State 2012 Grant FAQs (updated 1/04/21)
          Volunteer Tennessee AmeriCorps State 2011 Grant FAQ's (last year's)

Tennessee 2012 AmeriCorps Funding Timeline
Tennessee 2012 AmeriCorps State Notice of Funding Opportunity - Notice
Tennessee 2012 AmeriCorps State Application Instructions - Application Instructions

Sample Budget Template

In order to begin your application in eGrants, you will need a Prime Application ID number, which is not yet available.  Please re-vist this web page for updates to the availability of the Prime Application ID numbers that will allow you to enter and submit your application for the 2012-2013 program year.

To help guide you through the application process, we will also post a Frequently Asked Questions document that will be updated regularly on this web page.We will also post a sample budget in the coming weeks.

Volunteer Tennessee will held two AmeriCorps Information Session webinars for interested applicants. These sessions are designed as an introduction to the Corporation for National and Community Service, the history of national service and national service programs, and Volunteer Tennessee’s history, programs and purpose within the state of Tennessee. AmeriCorps Information Session webinars were available to the general public and interested applicants.                 

Here is a link to the recorded webinar and accompanying documents:
http://stateoftennessee.adobeconnect.com/p3umxncvx3g/

Grant Info Session Power Point Fall 2011
Volunteer Tennessee Organization Fact Sheet 2011
2011-2012 Tennessee AmeriCorps Programs Sheet
Is My Organization Ready
AmeriCorps Member Training Checklist
TN Conference on Volunteerism and Service Learning_Info

The Commission held three AmeriCorps Grant Application Session webinars for interested applicants. These sessions are designed to provide further detail of the Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions.

          Here is a link to the recorded webinar:     
          http://stateoftennessee.adobeconnect.com/p2dtk1b5x56/

Volunteer Tennessee's Peer Review Documents for the 2012-2013 AmeriCorps State Formula Competition

          2012 Grant Review Team Biography

PLEASE NOTE:  All applications must be submitted using the Corporation for National and Community Service eGrants system.  For more information on eGrants, click the link below.

AmeriCorps National Direct Consultation Process

The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act requires that any applicant proposing a multi-state AmeriCorps program (National Direct) consult with the State Service Commissions in the states where they intend to operate an AmeriCorps program. In keeping with the spirit of these requirements under the Act, Volunteer Tennessee views the consultation process as an opportunity to engage in meaningful collaboration and communication and to better leverage limited resources in coordination with National Directs serving in Tennessee.

To start the consultation process, please complete the National Direct Consultation Form and return it to the email address listed on the form. Volunteer Tennessee may request a conference call for clarification and to discuss potential collaboration.

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