Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2002-12-04, 2003 AmeriCorps State Grant Applications Are Available

Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Reid Hartzoge Date: December 4, 2002 Phone: (919)733-5612 2003 AMERICORPS STATE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service today announced the AmeriCorps state applications for new and continuing programs as well as planning grants are available. The North Carolina Commission is accepting planning grant applications for the 2003 - 2004 program year to assist faith- or small, community-based organizations in their development of a strong AmeriCorps program design. The purpose of planning grants is to bring small community- or faith-based programs to the verge of implementation so that they may compete successfully for operating assistance in the following grant cycle. The North Carolina Commission and Corporation will make planning grants available to eligible applicants that have identified a sound concept for a national service program, but that require resources in order to plan, develop, and prepare the program for implementation. We have scheduled Training and Technical Assistance workshops that are open to the general public, to assist you with submitting a high quality application. Raleigh: December 17th Winston-Salem: January 14, 2003 Information Highway Session: January 16th, 2003 All three workshops are repeat sessions (information presented will be consistent). The Information Highway Session will be broadcasted from Raleigh to several sites throughout the state. Please call our office at (800) 820-4483 if you would like to register to attend one of these sessions. ### Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (9 19) 733-5 166