[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 14, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 69748-69749] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-32270] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Notice of Availability of Application Guidelines and Pre- application Conference Calls for Potential Applicants for AmeriCorps*National Direct Program Funds
Agency
Corporation for National and Community Service.
Action
Notice of availability of application guidelines and pre- application technical assistance conference calls.
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Summary
We have scheduled two conference calls to provide technical assistance to national non-profits and multi-state organizations interested in applying for AmeriCorps*National Direct program funds.
For Further Information Contact
To register for either of the two conference calls contact Marlene Zakai, (202) 606-5000, ext. 536. T.D.D. (202) 565-2799. For individuals with disabilities, we will make information available in alternative formats upon request.
Supplementary Information
AmeriCorps is the national service
program that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in meeting critical education, public safety, environmental, and other human needs. Each year, we provide funds to programs operated by national non-profits to support projects such as tutoring children, restoring streams and parks, building playgrounds and housing, assisting elders, and serving in health clinics. For more information about the activities we support and to access a copy of the National Direct Guidelines, visit our web site: https://www.nationalservice.org. We have scheduled two conference calls regarding the application processes for AmeriCorps*National Direct grants. The conference calls will assist participants in understanding funding opportunities at the Corporation, tips on preparing a successful application for the 2000 AmeriCorps*National Direct grant competitions, and the framework objectives for an AmeriCorps program.
Conference Calls
Dates: February 4, 2000 or February 11, 2000. Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern time. Phone Number: (800) 662-0816 (toll-free) or (202) 260-7915.
Dated: December 7, 1999. Peter Heinaru, Director, AmeriCorps*State/National, Corporation for National and Community Service. [FR Doc. 99-32270 Filed 12-13-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050-28-U