This page has both the Commission's grant competition announcements and links to grants made directly by the AmeriCorps federal agency. Official competition announcements are on the State of Maine Division of Procurement Services page for Grants.
AmeriCorps State Grants: 2 Requests for Applications Open Now
RFA# 202407139: AmeriCorps State Planning Grants
Submission deadline: September 3, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
Note: Amendment issued 8/23/2024. See new submission deadline above.
Volunteer Maine, the Commission for Community Service, is seeking proposals for AmeriCorps State Planning Grants.
Applicants must commit to designing an evidence-based AmeriCorps service program that would be submitted to an operating grant competition within six to ten months. Program activities must fall under one of the federally authorized categories.
Eligible applicants are public or non-profit agencies, higher education institutions, and regional organizations that intend to operate an AmeriCorps program solely within Maine. Typical awards will range from $30,000 to $60,000 and local share will be required.
A copy of the RFA, as well as the Question & Answer Summary and all amendments related to this RFA, can be obtained through the link below and at the following website: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/grants.
There will be a virtual information session on August 12, 2024, at 10:30 am to answer questions about this AmeriCorps competition. Registration is required. Use this link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__r_qbGhxQoqO-jLKO9HFNA . The session will be recorded and posted with this grant announcement on the Division of Procurement Services grant page.
Proposals must be submitted electronically as directed in the RFA. Both the proposal sections using the federal eGrants system and additional documents emailed to the Division of Procurement Services (Proposals@maine.gov) must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., local time on August 28, 2024. Proposals received after the 11:59 p.m. deadline will be rejected without exception.
Amendment 202407139-1- Detailed instructions for proposal narrative content.
RFA# 202407141: Maine Rural State AmeriCorps Grants
Submission deadline: August 29, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
Volunteer Maine, the Commission for Community Service, is seeking proposals for AmeriCorps programs under Maine AmeriCorps Rural State AmeriCorps grant competition.
Programs must be designed to enroll between two and five full-time (1700 hrs) AmeriCorps members in each year of the grant’s 3 years. Each AmeriCorps member service plan must require full-time service (40 hours/week) and all must serve within the applicant organization.
Applicants must implement an evidence-based program model that addresses one of these community issues:
- Public Health – including domestic violence, abuse or neglect, substance use, emergency preparedness/response, adverse childhood experiences, and mental health;
- Workforce development – combining service with skill development or certifications that lead to post-service employment;
- Housing – affordable and safe housing; home energy conservation, weatherization, or repair programs that perform the modifications, teach homeowners DIY skills, or help residents connect with programs that offer financial assistance to accomplish the projects;
- Climate action compatible with Maine Won’t Wait (the state climate action plan) and Maine Climate Corps; and,
- Environmental /community resilience, adaptation, and sustainability including emergency preparedness.
Eligible applicants are public or non-profit agencies, higher education institutions, and regional organizations that will operate an AmeriCorps program solely within Maine. Typical awards range from $54,000 to $135,000. A copy of this RFA, as well as the Question & Answer Summary and all amendments related to this RFA, can be obtained through the link below and at the following website: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/grants
There will be a virtual information session on 08/12/2024 at 1pm to answer questions about this AmeriCorps competition. Registration is required. Use this link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v_5hDv0RT66LVC7xAq0wxQ
Proposals must be submitted electronically as directed in the RFA. Both the proposal sections using the federal eGrants system and additional documents emailed to the Division of Procurement Services (Proposals@maine.gov) must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., local time on August 28, 2024. Proposals received after the 11:59 p.m. deadline will be rejected without exception.
Maine Climate Corps Grants
There are no active requests for applications at this time.
For information, contact the Climate Corps Coordinator at 207-624-7792.
Direct Grants from AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region 2023-2024 Request for Applications
Who Can Receive a Team?
Nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities (federal, state and local), public schools and universities, and Native American Tribal Councils.
What Can Teams Do?
- NCCC teams work on a variety of projects, each lasting up to the length of the round. Service areas include:
- Disaster Mitigation, Response & Recovery
- Urban and Rural Development
- Environmental Stewardship
- Energy Conservation
- Infrastructure Improvement
PLEASE NOTE: Due dates for project proposals vary.
To learn more about expectations of a project sponsor and how to apply use this LINK.
NOTE: Volunteer Maine staff are available to provide local advice on designing a project and submitting the proposal.
Federal contact for next steps:
Alana Svensen Hults, Assistant Program Director
202-409-6797
asvensen@cns.gov