National Providers of Training and Technical Assistance

Corporation for National and Community Service

Description

This is a Notice for the selection of organizations to provide training and technical assistance on behalf of the Corporation to programs receiving assistance under the national service laws and to entities that desire to carry out or establish national service programs, or to apply for assistance under national service laws. This is not a notice for program grant proposals. Funding Opportunity Description: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $8 million for the first year of potential three-year cooperative agreements to fund organizations to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to build the capacity of local programs and organizations that use service and volunteering to meet community needs. Funding for years two through three of each agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds and the recipient’s demonstrated results and satisfactory progress towards agreed-upon objectives. This assistance will be awarded and administered under the Uniform Administrative Requirements and OMB’s Cost Principles applicable to the entity that receives the award. The Corporation will host one Technical Assistance Call to provide potential applicants with an opportunity to ask clarifying questions on the requirements of this funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to participate in one of the calls. Technical Assistance Call Information: Date: June 9, 2009 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time Dial-In Number: 800-857-3059 Participant Passcode: TA NOFO Replay Information for the TA Call: If you are unable to participate in this call, please email us at TTANOFO@cns.gov for the replay number.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Contact TTA NOFO Hotline (202)606-7515 for more information. <br/>The TTY number is (202)606-3472. For further information, for application instructions, details of the Technical Assistance Call, or for questions regarding this Notice send an email to TTANOFO@cns.gov . <br/>
TTANOFO@cns.gov