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Cabinet for Families and Children |
| Sessions Will Provide Information on AmeriCorps Grants |
| Press Release Date: | October 9, 2003 |
| Contact: | Mike Jennings |
| FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2003)-The Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service will conduct a series of informational sessions to help potential applicants for AmeriCorps grants. Grant funding is available for the operation of a full AmeriCorps program-10 members or more-to address unmet community needs in education, environmental quality, public safety, homeland security and other areas. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations with 501(c)3 status, educational institutions (local school districts, colleges, universities, etc.), local government entities and state agencies. Five gatherings, each beginning at 10 a.m. local time, will be held to provide information about the grant application process and AmeriCorps in Kentucky. The sessions are scheduled for: Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Big Sandy Area Development District, 100 Resource Drive, Prestonsburg. Contact: Sharlett Butler, (606) 886-2374. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Green River Area Development District, 3860 U.S. Hwy. 60 West
Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Old Capitol Annex, 300 W. Broadway, Frankfort. Contact: Carrie Bryant, (502) 564-7420. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Hiseville Elementary School, 149 Cardinal Blvd., Hiseville. Contact: Donna Brown, (270) 453-3205. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Brighton Center, 741 Central Avenue, Newport. Contact: Deatra Loar (859) 491-8303 Ext. 2405. Additional information may also be found at: http://volunteerky.ky.gov or by calling (800) 239-7404. The request for proposals process will end at close of business Jan. 9, 2004. |
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