The document outlines potential sources of funding and the financial structure for the Bonner Program. Key sources of funding include institutional financial aid, federal and college work-study programs, AmeriCorps education awards from the Bonner Foundation, and other grants. The program model typically involves students participating for 2-4 years for 10 hours per week during the school year, with some programs providing summer stipends. Institutions are expected to cover the costs of program staffing, training, and trips using these funding sources.

1. Bonner Program Financial Structure
Some ideas

2. Sources of Funding
Institutional Financial Aid
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Federal and College Work Study
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AmeriCorps (Education Awards) from Bonner Foundation
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Other Grants (Bonner or other sources)
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VISTA positions, partnerships with local consortia
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Endowments
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3. Program Model
2-4 Years duration
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Fund for 10 hours/week during School Year
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Provide summer stipends or aid where funding permits
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Utilize work-study or scholarships for stipends
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Institution (or grants) support program costs (staffing, training, trips)
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4. AmeriCorps Slots
Choose slots that make sense for your program, partners, and
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students.
Term choices:
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300 hour (one year)
$1,000
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450 hour (one year, including summer)
$1,250
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900 hour (two year, half-time)
$2,362
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Newly passed bill will increase federal program & funding levels
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