Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Emma Jakob
Date: September 1 5, 2006 Phone:
919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES $2.3 MILLION IN AMERICORPS GRANTS AVAILABLE
Nonprofit and Community Organizations Should Submit Applications By March 1, 2007
RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley today announced that more than $2.3 million in AmeriCorps grants are available for
nonprofits and government agencies in North Carolina that work to address education, public safety, homeland security,
environment and human service needs. The N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a federal- and
state-funded agency in the Governor’s Office, will coordinate grant distribution.
“AmeriCorps programs improve the lives of people throughout North Carolina,” said Easley. “These grants are
instrumental in helping the communities in our state address crucial needs that would otherwise go unmet.”
Grant applications are due to the N.C. Volunteer Commission by noon on March 1 , 2007. Application forms are
available on the N.C. Volunteer Commission’s website, www.volunteernc.org or by calling the N.C. Volunteer
Commission at 919-715-3470 or 1-800-820-4483. Grants will be awarded based on community support, program design,
organizational capacity, budget adequacy as well as sustainability and documented goals.
Organizations interested in applying are required to attend a training and technical assistance session. To register for one
of these workshops, e-mail Tim Kelly, training officer, at Tim.Kellv(a).ncmail.net at least three days prior to the session.
The workshops are free and will be offered on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - Hickory
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 - Greensboro
Thursday, December 7, 2006 - Raleigh
Thursday, January 1 1, 2007 - Goldsboro
AmeriCorps is a national service initiative, funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and designed
to increase volunteering and civic service in America. Members currently serve in 1 1 different programs in North
Carolina. Since 1994, more than 3,500 individuals have participated in N.C. AmeriCorps programs. Members serve in
full-time, half-time, minimum-time and education award-only positions, receive a living stipend and are eligible for
education awards up to $4,725.
More information is available online at www. volunteernc. org or by calling 9
19/71
5-3470 or toll-free at
1/800-820-4483.
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