The AmeriCorps State and National program of the Corporation for National and Community Service is encouraging interested organizations to learn more about opportunities to apply for 2012 AmeriCorps grants.

AmeriCorps State and National provides grants to a broad network of public and nonprofit organizations that sponsor AmeriCorps service programs around the country, including hundreds of faith- and community based organizations, Indian Tribes, institutions of higher education, and public agencies. Grants provide assistance to programs to recruit, train and supervise AmeriCorps members meeting critical community needs in the areas of education, disaster services, health, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity and service to veterans and military families.

This email is being sent to inform you about the call series hosted by AmeriCorps State and National program officers to assist potential applicants. The calls will cover the following topics:

• Key Terminology and Resources for AmeriCorps
• AmeriCorps Planning Grants
• AmeriCorps Grants 101
• Next Steps to Applying for an AmeriCorps Grant
• AmeriCorps Program Budgets

You can find a description of each call type, the dates and times as well as register to participate by clicking this link: http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/12_1003_applicant_call_schedule_fy_2012.pdf. Once you identify the call or calls you want to participate in, you can click the link to register for that call.

If you have any questions regarding how to apply for an AmeriCorps grant or would like to speak with a program officer to discuss your ideas for using AmeriCorps members to meet needs in your community, please call 202.606.7508 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You can also get updates from us via twitter @GROW_AmeriCorps (which stands for Grant Resources and Opportunities with AmeriCorps).