2026-2027 Volunteer NC Concept Paper

4.Concept Paper Instructions

This concept paper is the required first step for all new applicants of the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service Formula Grant competition for 2026-2027. Instructions and information regarding this competition can be found at: https://www.nc.gov/working/volunteer-opportunities/americorps-grants#AmeriCorpsGrantApplication-466

Concept Papers are due by Monday, March 2 at 5 pm EST.

You will receive feedback from Volunteer NC within 10 days of submitting this form. If you have questions regarding the concept form, please contact megan.trawick@nc.gov.


Completing the Form
All questions are mandatory. The form has been set up to allow you to flip through pages instead of working in a linear form. It is recommended that any narrative information is written and saved in a word processor for safe keeping.


Submit and Confirm
To submit, push submit at the end of the form. You will receive a message stating that the application has been successfully submitted.
Contact Details
Responsible for:
Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Federal Employer ID Number
UEI Number
Organizational Mission Statement
Counties served by organization
Fiscal Capacity
These questions help inform the Commission of your experience, however, if "no" is indicated on any of the questions, it is not a disqualifier.
Yes
No
Does your organization have experience administering AmeriCorps Grants?
Does your proposed AmeriCorps staff have experience managing AmeriCorps grants?
Does your organization have experience managing other federal or state grants?
Does your proposed AmeriCorps staff have experience managing other federal or state grants?
Does your organization have any AmeriCorps Alumni or staff?
Does your organization's annual budget exceed $300,000?