Specifications include, but are not limited to: seeking to award grants to one or more eligible entities to operate AmeriCorps State programs in Vermont; ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within Vermont (e.g., cities, counties); labor organizations; partnerships and consortia; Tribes; and intermediaries planning to subgrant awarded funds are encouraged to apply. Organizations that have been convicted of a Federal crime are disqualified from receiving the assistance described in this RFP and related AmeriCorps documents. Organizations described in section 501 (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to operate the full AmeriCorps program as awarded in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations at both the federal and state level.
