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The Oklahoma Community Service Commission has funds available for Oklahoma Serves AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps members are citizens ages 17 and older who are provided with a living allowance and/or education award during their term of service. The living allowance amount and the education award are determined by the member’s term. After successful completion of their 300, 900 or 1,700-hour term, an Oklahoma Serves member will receive an education award of $1,000 for a 300-hour position, $2,362.50 for a 900-hour position, or $4,725 for a 1,700-hour position.  900 and 1,700-hour positions must be served within a twelve month period.  300-hour positions must be served within a three month period.  Members may start September 1, 2008.

Host Site applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or public agency and provide a minimum of the following:

$500 cash match per 300-hour member, $3,000 cash match per 900-hour member, or $5,000 cash match per 1,700-hour member.  Host sites receive a $10,000 grant award per 1,700-hour member, a $5,000 grant award per 900-hour member and a $1,500 grant award per 300-hour member. Service activities must be focused on children and youth.

For a grant application, please visit our website at www.okamericorps.com, or e-mail a request to aroff@okamericorps.com.  Application deadline is June 16, 2008.

For information, contact:

Amy Roff
1401 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 235-7278
aroff@okamericorps.com