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SAVE THE DATE! The next AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting will be held March 5-6, 2024. Registration opening soon.
As we commemorate 30 years of AmeriCorps, we have a pivotal opportunity – a chance to leverage the wisdom of the past while embracing innovative approaches to drive even greater impact across the Lone Star State. Held under the theme Celebrate the Moment. Strengthen the Movement, the 2024 AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting creates space to reflect on successes, refine our collective practices, and chart a bold course for a future where AmeriCorps continues to be a beacon of positive change.
This annual training offers an invigorating exchange of best practices, opportunities to solidify valuable connections between programs, and expert guidance on refining your professional skills. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or an enthusiastic newcomer, you will uncover fresh insights as we delve into essential topics like grant management, workforce development, and effective member engagement.
Join us as we celebrate the indelible impact of AmeriCorps in Texas – a force that has empowered communities, nurtured resilience, and catalyzed countless moments of transformative change. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring, empowering, and professionally enriching experience!
AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting is an annual training event that brings AmeriCorps programs from across the state together to share best practices, connect with one another and OneStar staff, and receive essential training on grant and program management.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
AmeriCorps State programs funded by OneStar are required to attend the AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting on an annual basis. It is MANDATORY for the designated Primary Program Contact to attend. If the primary contact is unable to attend and wishes to send substitutes, please email your OneStar Program Officer. Additional representatives from the grantee organization are invited to attend, space permitting. All grantee staff who work with AmeriCorps members are encouraged to attend.
AmeriCorps National Direct programs operating in Texas are also invited to attend.
Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd, Building 137, Austin, TX 78758
For navigation purposes, please enter the building address at 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758 into your GPS device.
All attendees will have access to free on-site parking at the Commons Conference Center for the duration of the AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting. Registrants will receive a parking permit via email prior to the event that also contains parking instructions and maps. Print the permit and display it on your vehicle’s dashboard. If you do not receive a permit prior to your arrival, enter the conference center and request a permit at the registration table. ADA accessible spaces are located in all parking lots.
The Austin MetroRapid bus stop is located on Exploration Way on the west side of the Commons Building and offers transit daily along a 15-mile route through Austin. For more information, please visit capmetro.org/route803.
Additional directions and instructions can be found here.
Room blocks offering reduced pricing at nearby hotels will be available to attendees. Reservation and booking information coming soon!
AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting participants are eligible for negotiated hotel pricing that falls within current GSA daily lodging rates. Click on the direct booking link below to reserve.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.
To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. The use of face masks is optional but welcome for those with health concerns. Hand sanitizer will be available for all participants.
To request an accommodation, please indicate your needs when completing the online registration form. For inquiries about accessibility, contact bettyjo@onestarfoundation.org or (512) 287-2041.
Click here to view bios of OneStar staff members presenting at AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting.
Download session materials and reference resources from our past AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meetings.
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