Grant Information

This section contains information about the Commission's grant-making activities and (from time to time) information about funding opportunities offered by our partners or other Maine agencies.

When the Commission does not have an active Request for Proposal or Notice of Funds Available, the corresponding section of this page will be empty.
  

Commission Grant Competition

Maine AmeriCorps*State Grant Competition
Request for Proposals (RFP 200809296)

The Maine Commission for Community Service solicits proposals for AmeriCorps grants.  AmeriCorps is a national service program, which engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in team-based community service to meet critical needs in the areas of Public Safety, Education, Disaster Services, Environment, and Human Needs.  Eligible applicants include:  private or public non-profit organizations, state/local government, Native American Tribal governments, and institutions of higher education.

Applications will be accepted in 3 categories: State Formula, Formula Education Award, and State Competitive.  All are described in the Request for Proposal and application instructions.  Grant funds support AmeriCorps members’ service and require local matches (combination of cash and in-kind). 

Typical grants range from $20,000 to $500,000 depending on the category; however, there is no maximum amount for State Competitive.  Each category is described in the RFP.

All proposals must be submitted electronically using the federal eGrants systems and copies of required attachments received for opening by the Division of Purchases no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 21, 2008.

Copies of the “Request for Proposals” are available here. USE THIS LINK to register and immediately download the Application Guidelines and Instructions.

Hard copies are available by contacting: Maine Commission for Community Service, State Planning Office, 187 State Street, 38 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, telephone number 207-287-5649. 

The State of Maine reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

Getting grants from the State of Maine

Visitors looking for grant competitions and contracting opportunities throughout Maine Government should visit the Division of Purchases by selecting from this list:

View active Requests for Proposals in other agencies.

Bid on contracting with the State of Maine.

Visitors looking for other types of National Service funding opportunities should visit the Corporation for National and Community Service web section.