CNCS Nonprofit Capacity Building Program CFDA 94.022

The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) announces the availability of approximately $1 million for a two-year cooperative agreement to fund organizations to increase the capacity of a small number of intermediary grantees to work with small and midsize nonprofits in communities facing resource hardship challenges to develop and implement performance management systems. Grantees will provide recipients with organizational development assistance to establish procedures for measuring progress and improving performance towards intended outcomes leading to community impact. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE'S WEBSITE AND DATABASE, eGRANTS. Applications are due by May 18, 2010.


This is a Notice for the selection of nonprofit intermediary organizations to increase their capacity to work with small and midsize nonprofits in communities facing resource hardship challenges to develop and implement performance measurement systems. Grantees will provide recipients with organizational development assistance to establish procedures for measuring the outcomes and impact of their activities which will enable them to better communicate the value of their services to stakeholders, including potential funders.

Letters of Intent to apply to be submitted to NCB@cns.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time April 27, 2010.

Applications must be submitted using eGrants, the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for grant application and management. To create and submit an application, access eGrants at http://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/

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: April 19, 2010 Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time Dial-In Number: toll-free #800-857-3059 and verbal passcode: NCB. .

If you are unable to participate in this call, it will also be recorded. Replays are generally available one hour after a call ends. End date: JUN-19-10 10:59 PM (CT) Toll Free Replay Number: 800-314-8301

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-COOP-03302010
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2010
Creation Date: Mar 30, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 18, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 18, 2010 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Archive Date: May 19, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Health
Regional Development
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $200,000
CFDA Number(s): 94.022 -- Nonprofit Capacity Building
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes


This Notice is available at http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp. The TTY number is 202–606-3472. For further information or for a printed copy of this Notice, send an email to NCB@cns.gov or call (202) 606-3619