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Grants Alert:
$5.1 Million to Hike Involvement of PWDs
in
National/Community Service
$5.1 Million in Grants Available to Increase Involvement of People
with Disabilities in National and Community Service
February 28, 2005
(Washington, DC) -- Up to $5.1 million in grant funds are available
from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support
partnerships that engage people with disabilities in national and
community service. The special competition will focus particularly
in two areas: engaging disabled veterans in service to their communities,
and assisting young people with disabilities in the transition from
school to adult life.
'Too often we think of people with disabilities as recipients of
services, without recognizing their extraordinary capacity to improve
the lives of others,' said David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation.
'These grants will support the best programs in the country who
are providing encouragement and opportunity for more disabled Americans,
particularly veterans and young people, to answer the President's
call to service and help meet pressing needs in their communities.'
The grant competition is open to public and private non-profit
organizations, including educational institutions, with experience
working with disabled persons and that intend to operate projects
in at
least three states. Partnerships among organizations that do this
work are encouraged as well. Among other purposes, grant funds may
be used to provide information about volunteer service to disabled
populations or to help service organizations adapt programs to encourage
greater participation by individuals with disabilities.
Applications for this competition are due to the Corporation no
later than April 12, 2005. The Corporation expects to make one to
four grant awards, each for a three year period. Complete application
materials for this Disability Outreach competition are available
on the Corporation's website at: http://www.nationalservice.org/
under 'Funding and Initiatives'. The TDD number is 202-565-2799.
For further information or for a printed copy of this NOFA and
the supplementary information and application guidelines please
call (202) 606-5000 x 280, or send an e-mail to disabilityoutreach@cns.gov
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities
for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities
and country through three programs: Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Together with the USA Freedom
Corps, the Corporation is working to build a culture of citizenship,
service, and responsibility in America. For more information, visit
www.nationalservice.org. CONTACT: Marci Hunn (202) 606-5000 x 280;
disabilityoutreach@cns.gov
This 'Mental Health E-News' posting is a service of the New
York Ass'n of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, a statewide coalition
of people who use and/or provide community mental health services
dedicated to improving services and social conditions for people
with psychiatric disabilities by promoting their recovery, rehabilitation
and rights.
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