The United Way Association of South Carolina and AmeriCorps currently provide nearly $2 million in AmeriCorps funding to communities across South Carolina. AmeriCorps members 500 strong are engaged in volunteer activities designed to help address unmet needs and improve the quality of life for all citizens in our state. In the coming years, we will be working hard to increase the number and scope of our AmeriCorps programs in order to make a significant and positive impact on lives and communities in our state. You and your community can be a part of this growing movement.
Is AmeriCorps the right "fit" for my community?
We have put together an annoted PowerPoint Presentation to help organizations decide if AmeriCorps is the right strategy to meet their community need and answer many frequently asked questions. Download the presentation here and read through the notes associated with each slide.
The 2013-14 Notice of Funding Opportunity is available here.
How can my organization submit an application?
1. All applicants must attend one of three techinical assistance workshops during the week of February 2013 in Columbia. The workshops will cover the application requirements and expectations in depth. Please register for one of the workshops using the links below:
-Monday, February 4, 2013, 10am-2pm
-Tuesday, February 5, 2013 10am-2pm
-Wednesday, February 6, 2013 10am-2pm
2. A) Submit an application online via eGrants by April 1, 2013 at 5pm EST.
Detailed application instructions can be found here.
B) Email a completed Financial Management Survey to Brent@uwasc.org by April 1, 2013.
Download the form here.
C) Email a copy of your organization's latest financial audit to Brent@uwasc.org by
April 1, 2013.
When will I know the results of the grant competition?
Selected programs for the 2013-14 grant year (August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014) will be announced by late June 2013.
For more questions regarding the AmeriCorps grant application process, please email Brent Kossick at Brent@uwasc.org.
