This Notice is for current AmeriCorps Texas grantees of OneStar applying for 2023-2024 AmeriCorps Texas (AmeriCorps State) grants. These grants are awarded to organizations that propose to place AmeriCorps members in service solely within Texas. Selected organizations will receive grants to support AmeriCorps member positions that engage members in service to meet critical needs in Texas.
New applicants and those applying for Public Health AmeriCorps have different Notices which can be found here.
Recompete Funding
AmeriCorps Texas programs administering a 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Texas program through OneStar Foundation that are in the third year of their three-year project period are required to submit a Recompete application to apply for a new three-year project period. The Notice and Application Instructions apply to both competitive and formula funding consideration.
Continuation Funding
AmeriCorps Texas programs administering a 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Texas program through OneStar Foundation that are in the first or second year of their three-year project period are required to submit a Continuation application in order to continue operation for 2023-2024. The Notice and Application Instructions apply to both competitive and formula continuation grantees.
Important Dates
| COMPETITIVE | FORMULA | |
|---|---|---|
| Recompete/Continuation Application Due | November 3, 2022 Applications are due in eGrants and additionally required documents are due via email to americorps@onestarfoundation.org by 10:59 PM Central. | March 9, 2023 Applications are due in eGrants and additionally required documents are due via email to americorps@onestarfoundation.org by 10:59 PM Central. |
| Notification of Selection | By Mid-April 2023 | By Early-June 2023 |
| Budget Period Start Date | August 1, 2023* Successful applicants may not propose a budget period start date earlier than August 1, 2023. | August 1, 2023 Successful applicants may not propose a budget period start date earlier than August 1, 2023. |
| Member Term of Service Start Date | August 7, 2023* Applicants may not propose an AmeriCorps Member term of service start date earlier than August 7, 2023 without special written approval from OneStar. | August 7, 2023 Applicants may not propose an AmeriCorps Member term of service start date earlier than August 7, 2023 without special written approval from OneStar. |
*In limited circumstances, OneStar may grant an earlier budget period of July 1 for competitive applicants and an earlier member start date.
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Application Instructions
Application materials and instructions are made available from documents provided by AmeriCorps. If AmeriCorps makes any updates to their materials OneStar documents will also be updated and reposted with the date that the update was made.
Applicants must submit applications electronically via eGrants, AmeriCorps’ web-based system. Applicants are required to submit additional documents by the application submission deadline. Additional documents must be emailed to americorps@onestarfoundation.org. See Additional Documents below.
Additional Documents
- Member Placement Chart (Recompete and Continuation Applicants)
- Operational and Financial Management Survey (Recompete Applicants only)
- Evaluation Plan Template (Recompete Applicants only)
- Debt Delinquency and Debarment Certification (Recompete and Continuation Applicants)
Resources and Guidance
OneStar Resources
- 2023-2024 Recompete Application Submission Checklist
- 2023-2024 Continuation Application Submission Checklist
- Administrative Cost Calculator Tool
- Calculating Required Grantee Share Tool
- Budget Worksheet
AmeriCorps Resources
- AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Sections 2520-2550
- Uniform Guidance Resources
- Performance Measure Curriculum
- National Service Criminal History Check Resources
- How to Develop a Logic Model
AmeriCorps Evaluation Resources
Contact Information
All communication relating to this notice can be directed to americorps@onestarfoundation.org.