Specifications include, but are not limited to: OSC will fund programs that support thriving communities throughout the state. Within the AmeriCorps focus areas and funding priorities described in the NOFO, OSC intends to fund programs that: A. continue funding for successful, compliant programs that are demonstrating impact in communities within the focus areas as described above under “AmeriCorps Focus Areas.” B. expand AmeriCorps opportunities in Oregon by providing access to AmeriCorps members for small organizations and rural communities through intermediary programs. C. provide funding for programs serving historically underserved and/or underrepresented communities within Oregon. D. provide funding to programs that offer support to community members with insecure housing such as conducting outreach to unhoused community members, delivery of services to unhoused individuals, and supporting affordable housing initiatives. E. provide funding for programs that focus on environmental equity such as wildfire mitigation, renewable energy and energy efficiency, sustainable food systems, conservation, and habitat preservation; activities that promote climate resiliency; activities that provide capacity and support for local communities to develop and execute climate action plans and projects.
