This Notice is for New Applicants that do not currently have an AmeriCorps Texas grant through OneStar. This Notice is for 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 the development of an AmeriCorps program and AmeriCorps member positions that engage members in service to meet critical needs in Texas. Selected recipients receive a three-year project period grant, with a continuation grant required for years 2 and 3.
Important Dates
| Notice of Intent | February 1, 2024 New applicants are required to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply form by 10:59PM Central. | |
| New Application Due | February 22, 2024 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 | Late May 2024 | |
| Budget Period Start Date | September 1, 2024 Applicants may not propose a budget period start date earlier than September 1, 2024. | |
| Member Term of Service Start Date | September 1, 2024 Applicants may not propose an AmeriCorps Member term of service start date earlier than September 1, 2024. |
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Application Instructions
Application materials and instructions are made available from documents provided by AmeriCorps.
Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions updated October 10, 2023 to reflect changes to eligibility requirements. Related training materials and resources been updated.
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
Resources and Guidance
Training and Technical Assistance
Pre-recorded training sessions on the following topics are provided to support applicants in developing grant applications:
- Notice of Funding & Application Instructions Introduction RECORDING | SLIDES
- Program Design RECORDING | SLIDES
- Logic Model RECORDING | SLIDES
- Budget Creation RECORDING | SLIDES
- Performance Measures RECORDING | SLIDES
- Application Reminders & FAQs RECORDING | SLIDES
OneStar is hosting two live Questions and Answers sessions:
- October 23, 2023 at 12:00PM CT | Register Here
- January 12, 2024 at 12:00PM CT | Register Here
Contact Information
All communication relating to this notice can be directed to americorps@onestarfoundation.org.