Challenge Grants FY 2005

The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter “the Corporation") announces the availability of approximately $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2005 funds for eligible non-profit organizations for Challenge Grants. The funds are available for these Challenge Grants under Public Law 108-447, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005. The Corporation anticipates making up to eight one-year Challenge Grants under this announcement, with the projected minimum grant level of approximately $500,000 and projected maximum grant level of approximately $4,000,000. The purpose of the 2005 Challenge Grant competition is to engage volunteers in disaster relief and recovery for the population affected by the recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast region.