National Neighbors Silver brings community, public, and private sector partners together utilizing structured, neighborhood-focused outreach, education, and advocacy led by older adults. National Neighbors Silver funds organizing and education networks, facilitated by local organizers. NCRC will select five organizations for this funding cycle, which will last three years.
Ed Gorman, NCRC’s Chief Membership and Workforce Officer, said “Along with our community- based member organizations, NCRC fights tirelessly for inclusion, opportunity, economic stability, and empowerment for all Americans. We are pleased that the National Neighbors Silver initiative advances this cause, improving the financial health and wellbeing of America’s older citizens.”
Unless otherwise specified, all documents should be formatted and submitted as PDF files by 5 pm EST on Friday, November 4th, 2011. Applications should be sent electronically via email to nns@ncrc.org. For questions about the proposal submission process, please send your inquires in writing to nns@ncrc.org.
The full Request for Proposals (RFP) is available for download: NNS Request for Proposal (RFP) 
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an NCRC member to apply for this grant?
Yes, you must be a member of NCRC member by the time your proposal is submitted to NCRC. But, you have plenty of time to join our organization! For information about becoming a member, or to renew your membership, visit http://ncrc.org/get-involved/become-a-member
I want to apply for this grant, but I don’t have a local organizer or ambassador in mind to bring onto the project. Can I still apply?
NCRC prefers that you identify specific staff that can begin to implement the program goals of National Neighbors Silver, but pointing to specific personnel in your proposal is not required.
My current funders do not allow us to engage in advocacy or organizing work. Can I still apply for this grant?
Organizing and advocacy really make up the foundation of the NNS program . The NNS program may not be the best match for you if organizing and advocacy is not allowed by your current funders.
What kinds of groups were selected for the NNS grant in the past?
For information about our current National Neighbors Silver program sites, please visit:
http://ncrc.org/media-center/press-releases/item/600-ncrc-announces-grantees-in-national-neighbors-silver-initiative
What if I can’t demonstrate that I’ve secured match funding at the time I submit my proposal to NCRC?
A letter of interest for the first year match is preferred, but not mandatory, at the time of proposal submission. NCRC understands that some groups may be unable to demonstrate match funding for all three years. However, a demonstration of firm funding commitments in every year will result in a higher proposal rating, and a demonstrated past record of funding partnerships will be favorably considered as well.
The in-kind funding commitments in every year are required to fulfill the grant, and the loss of match funding or inability to match funding in any year will subject the grant to cancellation.
If groups are unable to secure planned match funding for the first, second, or third year of the grant, NCRC will not continue its funding or in-kind support.
How do I create a logic model? Is a logic model required to apply?
For a detailed manual and information about constructing logic models, NCRC recommends visiting the Kellogg Foundation website resource at http://www.wkkf.org/knowledge-center/resources/2010/Logic-Model-Development-Guide.aspx. Logic models are not required at the time of proposal submission, but are preferred. If your organization is selected for NNS funding, completed logic models will be due to at the time your first interim and narrative report is due.
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In preparing the proposed project budget should the entire $37,500 plus the $10,000 match be exclusively for the organizers salary and benefits or can some portion of the total funding be used to support the project, like mileage reimbursement for the community ambassadors?