Current Request for Grant Applications

Current Funding Opportunities for Federal Fiscal Year 2023

 

BIPOC-Led and Small Nonprofit Equity Fund

Serve Washington is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the BIPOC-Led and Small Nonprofit Equity Fund.

Supported by the Schultz Family Foundation, we created an equity-focused fund to increase the engagement and participation of BIPOC-led and small community-based nonprofit organizations in AmeriCorps. The primary goal is to diversify nonprofit organizations that are hosting, supervising, and growing AmeriCorps members. Organizations applying for this grant must be community-based and have a partnership with an existing AmeriCorps program operating in Washington State.

For more details and specific requirements, see:

• Serve WA NOFO - Solicitation No. 22-900

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis as funds are available. Requests must be submitted via the BIPOC-Led and Small Nonprofit Equity Fund Request form.  

The grant period will begin December 1, 2022, and end June 30, 2024.

 

CLOSED: AmeriCorps State Formula Grant Opportunities

Serve Washington is pleased to announce the 2023 AmeriCorps State Formula Request for Grant Applications to meet state and local challenges through service and volunteer action. There are three opportunities for funding: AmeriCorps Planning grants, AmeriCorps Continuation grants, and New/Recompete Operational grants. Organizations should pay particular attention to which opportunity to apply for. You may only apply to one opportunity.

AmeriCorps Planning Grants provide initial funding to support current staff or to hire additional staff who can plan a proposed AmeriCorps program and develop systems for successful implementation of an AmeriCorps operational grant application.  This is a great place to start if you are new to AmeriCorps!  (Planning grants DO NOT receive/provide AmeriCorps members.)

• Serve WA Planning Grant RFGA 
• Budget Worksheet for Planning Grant
• Operational and Financial Management Survey
• Draft Planning Grant Curriculum
• TTA Recording 
• TTA Presentation 

AmeriCorps Continuation Grants are currently funded operational grants entering year two or year three of a three-year cycle. New applicants should apply for a planning grant or new operational grant NOT a continuation grant.

• Serve WA Continuation RFGA
• Budget Worksheet for Operational Grants
• Attachments if program revisions are needed
• Performance Measures if program revision are needed  
• TTA Recording
• TTA Presentation

New/Recompete AmeriCorps Grants are for organizations ready to implement an AmeriCorps program and are not already funded by Serve Washington OR are for organizations that have completed a three-year operational grant and are looking to renew another three-year operational grant. If you are new to AmeriCorps in general, you may want to consider starting with an AmeriCorps Planning Grant first.

• Serve WA New/Recompete Operational Grant RFGA
• Budget Worksheet for Operational Grants 
• Attachments
• Performance Measures 
• Supplemental Guidance
• Evaluation Plan Template
• Operational and Financial Management Survey
• Serve Washington Waiver if applicable (Word)
• TTA Recording
• TTA Presentation
• Frequently Asked Questions

To request these documents in alternate format, please contact us via email or 360-902-0656.

Application process timeline

What	When
Request for Grant Applications Released	February 17, 2023
Technical Assistance Call for NEW AND RECOMPETE Applicants (recording and presentation available above)	February 23, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Technical Assistance Call for CONTINUATION Applicants(recording and presentation available above)	February 23, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Technical Assistance Call for PLANNING Applicants (recording and presentation available above)	February 24, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Completed Applications Due from All Applicants	March 17, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Staff Review for Compliance	March 20, 2023
Grant Review Committee Application Review	March 21-April 14, 2023
Grant Review Committee Meeting  Note: Applicants must be available by phone on this day in the event the GRC needs additional information or clarification. Interviews will not be conducted.	April 21, 2023
Clarification and Revision Period for Some Applicants	Beginning On/Around April 24, 2023
Serve Washington Commissioners Vote on Grant Review Committee Recommendations	May 11, 2023
Notification to ALL Applicants Regarding Serve Washington Vote	Week of May 15, 2023
Serve Washington submits applications to AmeriCorps (No Later Than)	May 17, 2023, 2:00pm
AmeriCorps to Award Grants (no later than)	July 25, 2023