RIDE Releases RFP for AmeriCorps Grants

Published on Friday, September 07, 2018

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has released the annual Request for Proposals (RFP) for organizations seeking AmeriCorps grant funding. Funding will be awarded on a competitive basis to new or recompeting organizations that recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members who address unmet community needs.

Letters of intent are due by September 28, with pre-applications due on October 18 and final applications due on November 9. There will an informational webinar for applicants on October 4.

“Last month, we announced $1.7 million in grant awards to organizations doing exceptional work in education, housing, workforce development, and other key community services. I look forward to seeing what proposals come forward through this RFP, and I have no doubt that we will be able to continue to fund and support AmeriCorps members and organizations doing great things in Rhode Island,” said Ken Wagner, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The RFP processed is managed by Serve Rhode Island (ServeRI) at RIDE, the Rhode Island Commission for National and Community Service.

Read the full RFP, eligibility requirements and more information on the ServeRI website.

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