Funding Opportunities
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from government and private sources for education programs
March 28, 2003
The information in
Funding Opportunities
comes from a variety of sources and is compiled by the
Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Grants Management, Grants Development Office to help
Florida’s education communities serve students.
Be sure to verify availability, eligibility and instructions with the funding source before
preparing proposals.
SPECIAL SHORT NOTICE ISSUE
Funding Source - Government
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Challenge Grants (CNS)
Challenge Grants (CNS)
PROGRAM
: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS) announces the
availability of Challenge Grants to assist nonprofit organizations in securing previously untapped
sources of private funds to build sustainable service and volunteer programs. Organizations
receiving funds under this notice must either greatly expand services by engaging citizens in
meeting community needs or offer new services through expanded citizen engagement.
DEADLINE
: April 1, 2003, for suggested notification of intent to apply. April 10, 2003, for
proposals.
FUNDING
: Approximately $6,000,000 total in fiscal year 2003. CNS anticipates making
between two and 12 challenge grants under this announcement, with the minimum grant level of
$500,000 and the maximum grant level of $3,000,000. Applicants must provide at least two
dollars in private funding for every Federal dollar. Matching funds must be cash. CNS will make
awards covering a period not to exceed one year
ELIGIBILITY
: Nonprofit organizations, including those that have not applied for federal
assistance from CNS in the past, as well as interested faith-based and community-based
organizations, are encouraged to apply. CNS requires applicants to apply through its e-Grant
electronic system Web site, http://www.cns.gov/egrants/index.html.
CONTACT
: Thea Kachoris, telephone 312/353-5056; e-mail, tkachoris@cns.gov; Web site,
http://www.cns.gov/whatshot/notices.html.
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