corporation for national & community service and its programs
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Corporation for National & Community Service
and its Programs
Mission Statement To provide opportunities for
Americans of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service
that addresses the nation’s educational, public safety,
environmental, and other human needs to achieve direct and demonstrable results, and to encourage all Americans to
engage in such service.
CNCS Federal Agency formed in 1993 as
result of National and Community Trust Act
Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with field offices throughout states & territories
Missouri State Office is based in Kansas City
AmeriCorps
State & National
VISTA
NCCC
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps, our domestic Peace Corps, engages thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community service
Members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations.
They tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters.
AmeriCorps is made of three programs.
Structure of Oversight of Programs
CNCS State Office –AmeriCorps*VISTA
Missouri Community Service Commission – AmeriCorps State (3/4 of AmeriCorps funding goes to the Commission to grant to organizations)
Headquarters – AmeriCorps NCCC
AmeriCorps*VISTA
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AmeriCorps*NCCC
Common termsCorporation for National & Community Service
CNCS The Corporation
Missouri Community Service Commission
MCSC The Commission
Member Service Years MSY’s Full-time equivalent of 1700/1800 hours
Members AmeriCorps Members ACM’s
Full-Time At least 1700 hours
Half-Time At least 900 hours
Reduced Time At least 675 hours
Quarter Time At least 450 hours
Minimum Time At least 300 hours
Websites
Missouri Community Service Commissionwww.movolunteers.org
Corporation for National & Community Service
www.nationalservice.orgAmeriCorps: Manage Current Grants
and Programshttp://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/index.asp
AmeriCorps*State Formula Program
Purpose To engage citizens of all ages and
backgrounds in community initiatives that address the most pressing civic needs.
AmeriCorps*State Formula Program
Applicants Not-For-Profits Community-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations Schools 501©3’s State & Local Agencies
AmeriCorps*State Formula Program
Types of projects include…
Disaster Services Education Environmental Stewardship Healthy Futures Opportunity Veterans and Military Families
Disaster Services
Grants in the Disaster Services Focus Area will help communities with disaster mitigation, preparation, response and recovery.
Education
Programs that improve the academic outcomes for children, youth and young adults, especially for those in low-performing schools Contribute to the number of students
who graduate from high schools, colleges and universities
Environmental Stewardship
Grants in the Environmental Stewardship Focus Area will include programs that protect human health and the health of ecosystems by conserving natural resources and restoring the nation’s air, water, and land.
Healthy Futures Grants in the Healthy Futures Focus Area will meet health needs
within communities including access to care, aging in place, and addressing childhood obesity.
Access to care is broadly defined and may include health insurance, culturally appropriate health care interventions, transportation,
language translation, access to disease and disability prevention, health promotion initiatives, health literacy and efforts to address health disparities.
Grants may support older adults, homebound individuals and disabled individuals with activities
such as food delivery, transportation or other services that allow them to live independently, including evidence-based programs supported by other partner agencies such as the U. S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs.
The Corporation seeks to fund programs that target risk factors for childhood obesity, including poor nutrition and physical inactivity.
Opportunity Grants in the Opportunity Focus Area will meet the needs of
economically vulnerable Americans, their families and their communities.
Opportunity programs may include activities that assist individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of
homelessness; that provide financial literacy training and tools designed to improve
financial security; and expand employment possibilities.
Opportunity programs include those that engage economically vulnerable Americans as AmeriCorps members, leading to
positive employment and/or educational outcomes.
The Corporation will also support programs that undertake community-based strategies to redevelop local areas that are struggling with under-investment and other barriers to economic opportunity.
Veterans and Military Families
Grants in the Veterans and Military Families Focus Area will meet the needs of veterans and family members of active duty and deployed military personnel.
Veterans and Military Families programs may include activities in the areas of health, education and economic opportunity, including the elimination of veteran homelessness, educational programs for children in military families, and economic opportunities for military spouses and
veterans. The Corporation is also interested in supporting programs that
target disadvantaged, homeless, or formerly homeless veterans.
AmeriCorps*State Formula Program
Funding $13,300 for full-time member serving
a minimum of 1700 hours. Full-time member receives a
minimum living allowance of $12,100.
Full-time members may be receive educational awards of $5,550 award.
AmeriCorps*State Formula Program
Benefits to Communities AmeriCorps members serve in
communities in areas of education, health, public safety and environment. Citizens of communities benefit from receiving these services
Benefits to Applicants Projects that apply for AmeriCorps funds
benefit from the manpower or members that enable them to get the jobs done in their communities and neighborhoods.
Application Timeline
Concept papers are due December 17, 2010
Full application is due February 25, 2011
The earliest that a program may begin is August 1, 2011
Concept Papers
Purpose is to make sure you are on the right track.
Reviewed by program committee (5) and staff (4).
Scores and comments are not used in final application review.
Application can be found at: http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/10_
0831_ac_nofo_inst.pdf
Submission & SELECTION
Only paper applications accepted One, single-sided un-bound original Ten copies of complete application Typed Double spaced Times New Roman 12-point font One inch margins Number the narrative pages Character limits Follow the outline in the application instructions No facsimiles No electronic copies
Application Components
If you organization has received funding in the last three years
from the Corporation,
Include:
Summary of Accomplishments
&
Outcomes
Application Components
Complete a separate worksheet for each performance measure (See Appendix D)
Submission & Selection
Submit any of these documents with your original application if you have them…
Financial statements Audits Recent evaluation of your program
Application Components
1. SF424 Facesheet2. Program Model, Design, Location & Focus3. Narrative4. Issue Areas and Service Categories5. Performance Measures6. Additional Required Information7. Budget8. Review, Authorization, Assurances &
Certifications9. Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for
Applicants10. Financial Management Survey
NARRATIVE
Narrative
Please include an Executive Summary at the beginning of the narrative.
Executive Summary should state the need, how you intend to address the need, and your organization’s capacity to address the need.
Narrative
Please include an Executive Summary at the beginning of the narrative.
Executive Summary should state the need, how you intend to address the need, and your organization’s capacity to address the need.
BUDGET
Match Requirements
ALL programs must provide and account for matching funds.
SOURCES OF MATCH
Private Sector Corporations Foundations Individuals Local Businesses Non-Profit Organizations
MATCH
Match Programs must provide and account
for matching funds. The match rate for the first 3 years of a program is 24%.
In years 4-10, match increases incrementally to 50%.
Cost per msy
$13,300 per MSY For minimum of 5 MSY the most that
you can request is $66,500 For maximum of 10 MSY the most that
you can request is $133,000.
Budget Instructions
Budget instructions can be found on pages 21-29 of Application section.
Budget and Budget Narrative comprise 25% of score.
I. A.1. Personnel Expenses
Programs should have a program director spending at least 50% of a FTE’s time.
I.B. Personal Fringe Benefits
Benefits – For budget there is an estimate calculated, however you must have supporting documentation for amounts charged to grants Insurance receipts Cost allocation plan Paid invoices
Budget: I. C.1. Staff Travel
Program will need to budget for 4 Quarterly Program Director’s Meetings that include Program Director’s Training (Jefferson City), Show-Me Conference, and two other Program Director’s meetings somewhere in the state
Will also need to budget for staff and members to travel to Missouri Service Day (Jefferson City)
I. C.1. Staff Travel
Budget is only for mileage. Meals and lodging at events are paid directly by the MCSC. Meals in travel to/from events are not eligible for reimbursement.
Will also need to budget $2,000 for travel to National Conference. Programs are required to send staff to 1 national conference per 3 year cycle.
Will also need to budget for travel between service sites.
I. C.2. Member Travel
C.2. Member Travel: Will need to budget for member travel between sites, as well as member travel to Show-Me Conference and Missouri Service Day.
As with staff travel, reimbursement is only for transportation.
I. D. Equipment
Federal funds cannot be used to purchase equipment. May use match funds.
I. E. Supplies
Supplies to support operation of the program (pencils, folders, etc.)
I. F. Contractual and Consultant Services
Payments to consultants services under this grant may not exceed $540 per day (exclusive of indirect expenses, travel, and supplies)
Grantee should retain consulting contract and invoices that support work provided.
I. G. Staff & MemberTraining
I. H. Evaluation
I. I. Other Program Operating Costs
Background Checks – Must be conducted for Members serving vulnerable populations. Missouri State Highway Patrol Background investigation rates start at $39.00. FBI is at $18.00.
II.A. Living Allowance
Must pay a living allowance to full-time members. There is no requirement to pay a living allowance to less than full-time members.
II.B. Member Support Costs
All projects must pay FICA for any member receiving a living allowance, even when the Corporation does not supply the living allowance.
If you are not required to pay worker’s compensation, you must obtain Occupational, Accidental, Death and Dismemberment coverage for members to cover in-service injury or accidents.
II.B.Member Support Costs
You must offer health care benefits to full-time members in accordance with AmeriCorps requirements.
Section III. Administrative Costs
Pages 28-30 of application All programs are required to
budget for the 1.05 commission share. These funds are not utilized by the program but are drawn down by the Missouri Community Service Commission.
III. Admin/Indirect Costs
Applicants can choose one of two methods to calculate allowable administrative costs – a Corporation fixed percentage method or a federally approved indirect cost rate method.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
“Getting things done”
Topics
Performance Measure Overview Application Guidelines National Standard Performance
Measures PM Requirements:
Commission and Corporation Building Working Performance
Measures Performance Measures in Action
Performance Measure Overview
What is a Performance Measure? A process of regularly measuring
outputs and outcomes that your program will produce.
Allows you to track the amount of work your program does and creates documentation of the impact the program has on those served.
Performance Measure Overview
Why should you care about PMs? They make up 10% of your
application score
They help your program stay on target to accomplish the goals you set
You can use strong results to assist you in fundraising efforts
Performance Measure Overview: the PM Logic
Model
National Standard Performance Measures
Resources: NOFA http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/10_0831_ac
_nofo.pdf
http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/11_1018_americorps_nofo_list_of_changes.pdf
http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/11_1018_americorps_nofo_background_document.pdfed background information
PM Requirements: Commission &
Corporation Application Guidelines, p.17 Requirements:
Aligned #1: Primary Service Delivery This would be the National Standard PM
Aligned #2: Member Training & Support Should include citizenship training – see
resource center non-Aligned #1: Volunteer Recruitment* non-Aligned #2: Disaster Response
Training non-Aligned #3: CPR & First Aid Training
Building Working Performance Measures
Performance Measurement Toolkit available online at: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/star/ac-program-toolkit
Address
Missouri Community Service Commission
P. O. Box 118
301 West High Street
Suite 770
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-7488
Any Questions?
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