[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 33835]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16394]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Funds To Operate AmeriCorps Programs in the District of Columbia

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice of availability of funds.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(``Corporation'') announces the availability of $450,000 for grants to 
operate AmeriCorps programs in the District of Columbia.

DATES: All applications must be received by 3:30 Eastern Daylight 
Savings Time, July 24, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted to the Corporation for 
National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Box ADC, 
Washington, D.C. 20525. Facsimiles will not be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INORMATION CONTACT: Interested organizations may request 
the AmeriCorps Application Guidelines for the District of Columbia from 
Bryson Coles at (202) 606-5000, ext. 254, or may obtain copies of these 
materials in person from the 8th floor receptionist of the Corporation 
for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., 
Washington, D.C.
    Questions about the AmeriCorps application process for the District 
of Columbia should be directed to Betty Platt, Corporation Program 
Officer, at (202) 606-5000, ext. 422 or Bruce Cline, Corporation Senior 
Program Officer, at ext. 440.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Corporation is a Federal government corporation that encourages 
Americans of all ages and backgrounds to engage in community-based 
service. In supporting service programs, the Corporation fosters civic 
responsibility, strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, 
and provides educational opportunity for those who make a substantial 
commitment to service.
    AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages thousands of 
Americans on a full and part-time basis to help communities address 
their toughest challenges while earning support for college, graduate 
school, and job training. In general, all AmeriCorps programs must 
address educational, public safety, human, or environmental needs, and 
provide a direct and demonstrable benefit that is valued by the 
community in which the service is performed.
    Although a wide variety of programs may be eligible to apply for 
and receive support from the Corporation, all AmeriCorps programs must 
meet certain minimum program requirements. The Corporation's 
requirements for AmeriCorps programs are provided in the Corporation's 
authorizing statute (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.), its implementing 
regulations (45 CFR part 2510 et seq.), and in the grant application 
guidelines. In addition to being thoroughly familiar with the statute 
and its implementing regulations, prospective applicants should read 
the application guidelines carefully because, in some cases, more 
specific information is provided there.

Eligible Applicants

    Public agencies (including state agencies and other units of local 
government), public or private nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, 
and institutions of higher education may apply for these funds.
    Under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, an organization 
described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 
U.S.C. 501(c)(4)) which engages in lobbying activities is not eligible 
to apply.

Estimated Number of Awards

    The Corporation anticipates making two awards.

Period of Awards

    Grants will be awarded for a period of twelve months and may be 
renewed contingent upon performance and the availability of 
appropriations.

    Dated: June 18, 1997.
Barry W. Stevens,
Acting General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 97-16394 Filed 6-20-97; 8:45 am]
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