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10/27/2011 |
New Administrator for Childcare Payments for AmeriCorps Members |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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10/21/2011 |
Guidance on 2012 Commission Administrative, PDAT, and Disability Grants |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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8/25/2011 |
Release of the 2012 AmeriCorps Funding Notice |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/5/2011 |
2011 AmeriCorps State and National Save the Date Notice for September Meeting |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/27/2011 |
Authorization to Use Federal Funds as Match |
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Over the past several years, the Corporation has been working with other Federal agencies on written acknowledgements that their grant funds can be used to match specific Corporation grants. Attached are three authorization letters from other agencies identifying circumstances and programs under which their funds could be used as match on AmeriCorps grants. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/26/2011 |
Notice of Availability of PDAT Funds for September 11th National Day of Service |
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In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is making additional PDAT funds available to State Commissions to engage individuals in service to their communities during the National Day of Service and Remembrance. The Corporation is allocating $10,000 to each State Service Commission. If any state chooses not to apply for the funds, we will make supplemental funds available to other states. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/18/2011 |
Summer Greetings from AmeriCorps State and National |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/18/2011 |
AGO Opportunity for National Service Members |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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7/18/2011 |
GAO Study |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/13/2011 |
Draft National Service Criminal History Regulations Issued Seeking Public Comment by August 5, 2011 |
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Program: |
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7/6/2011 |
Notice of the Availability of Supplemental MSYs | Due July 12th |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/1/2011 |
Update of the Release of the AmeriCorps 2012 Notice of Funding Opportunity |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/24/2011 |
Re: Conference Calls with the Director of AmeriCorps |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/22/2011 |
Conference Calls with the Director of AmeriCorps |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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5/31/2011 |
Robert Velasco, II, Designated Acting CEO of CNCS |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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5/17/2011 |
2011 formula guidance for state commissions |
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We are pleased to release the FY11 State Service Commission formula allocations today. We are sorry that we were not able to provide this information much sooner. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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5/16/2011 |
Happy AmeriCorps Week from First Book! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
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5/16/2011 |
Grant Notification Process & Conference Call |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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5/11/2011 |
Capacity-building Intermediary Call Replay Information |
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Program: |
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5/9/2011 |
2011 Commission Allocations and Instructions for Amending Administrative, PDAT, and Disability Grants |
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On Friday, April 15, 2011 the President signed the Continuing Resolution funding the Federal Government, including the Corporation, for the rest of 2011. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/28/2011 |
Re-scheduled Capacity Building Intermediary Call |
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Program: |
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4/27/2011 |
AmeriCorps Week Planning Tools including Proclamation Template |
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As you know, one of our key goals for this year’s AmeriCorps Week is to build awareness of AmeriCorps among elected officials and other influential citizens in communities across the nation. AmeriCorps Week is also a great opportunity for State Offices and Commissions to work together and coordinate efforts to create successful events. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/26/2011 |
REMINDER: AmeriCorps State and National Budget Call - Wednesday, April 27 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/22/2011 |
AmeriCorps State and National Budget Call - Wednesday, April 27 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/20/2011 |
Conference Details and TIME CHANGE RE: Conference Call on Strategic Plan Supporting Performance Measures: Thursday, April 21 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/20/2011 |
Capacity Building Intermediary Call |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/20/2011 |
Reminder: Thursday Budget Call and Instant Replay Information |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/19/2011 |
Update on Fiscal Year 2011 Budget |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/19/2011 |
Rescheduled call--Capacity-building Intermediaries |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/19/2011 |
Reminder: Budget Conference Calls on Tuesday 4/19 and new call Thursday |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/19/2011 |
Criminal History Rule Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/19/2011 |
Conference Call on Strategic Plan Supporting Performance Measures: Thursday, April 21 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/15/2011 |
Call Cancelled - RE: 4/18/11 Call with Capacity-Building Intermediaries |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/15/2011 |
Budget Conference Call for CNCS Grantees, Tuesday, April 19 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/14/2011 |
4/18/11 Call with Capacity-Building Intermediaries-Please RSVP |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/12/2011 |
AmeriCorps Week |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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4/5/2011 |
Take the Service Impact Challenge! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/4/2011 |
New Portal and eGrants Password Rules |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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4/4/2011 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update #19 |
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Greetings colleagues. Happy Spring! We are glad for warmer temperatures, baseball starting, and the great work you continue to do across the nation. We are also glad that the CNCS strategic plan was finalized, and look forward to working with you to make it a reality. The cornerstone of that effort is our grantmaking, so I want to give you a status update on the current competition, and provide a brief preview of what to expect. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/24/2011 |
Application Instructions/Disability and Interview Questions |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/21/2011 |
Update on New Requirements for FBI Criminal History Checks |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/4/2011 |
Announcing AmeriCorps Week 2011 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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2/28/2011 |
Peer Reviewers Needed for Youth Engagement Zone Competition |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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2/10/2011 |
State Commission Input on Multi-State applications |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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1/25/2011 |
Newly Improved National Service Hotline Launches Tomorrow |
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Program: |
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1/24/2011 |
State Commission Input on Multi-state Applications |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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1/13/2011 |
National Performance Measures Pilot Learning Community Dialogues |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/10/2011 |
Reminder to Resubmit FFR with Data on Other Federal Funds Used as Match |
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Program: |
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12/29/2010 |
Education Award Transfer Available in My AmeriCorps |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/21/2010 |
Revised Performance Measure FAQs |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/20/2010 |
Correction: Character Limits |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/16/2010 |
Update on Required Reporting on Subawards over $25,000 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/16/2010 |
Childcare Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/16/2010 |
Application Categories and Character Limits |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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11/17/2010 |
2010 CNCS Customer Service Survey Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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11/10/2010 |
2009-2010 Refill Suspended |
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2009-2010 Refill Suspended |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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11/2/2010 |
Information on New Puerto Rican Birth Certificates |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/26/2010 |
Conference Call for AmeriCorps State and National Continuations |
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Conference call for grantees in continuation status, Friday, October 29 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/25/2010 |
October/November Commission Calls |
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Schedule of calls with Commissions October and Novemberm 2010 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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10/25/2010 |
Corrected Application Instructions posted 10/25/2010 |
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On October 25, 2010, the Corporation posted corrected versions of the application materials posted on October 18, 2010 (Notice, Planning Notice, Application Instructions, Planning Application Instructions, and Performance Measure Background Document).
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/21/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps State & National Grantee Progress Report (GPR) instructions |
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Please see the 2010 AmeriCorps State & National Grantee Progress Report (GPR) instructions for the report due on December 6, 2010. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/20/2010 |
Commission Guidance for Competitive Application Submission |
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The revised Notice and Application Instructions were released on October 18, 2010. Please see additional guidance for state commissions to assist in the development of your application selection process and the submissions of AmeriCorps State and National Competitive (which includes both cost-reimbursement, fixed amount, education award only and competitive planning) applications. The guidance is intended to supplement the information provided in the Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity and the Application Instructions for the State and National competitions (including competitive planning grants). |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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10/19/2010 |
List of Amendments to AmeriCorps NOFOs |
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The Notices have been amended to include greater emphasis on evidence-based programs, information on priorities, definitions of Focus Areas, information on the review and selection process, and 2011 national performance measurement pilot information. References to "Priority Area" were changed to "Focus Area;" and "Clean Energy" to "Environmental Stewardship" throughout. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/7/2010 |
Recovery Act Reports Due by Oct 10, 2010 |
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Thank you to all who have already submitted your 1512 data in FederalReporting.gov. If you have not submitted at this time we want to remind you that all 1512 reports must be submitted by Sunday, October 10th. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/4/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Satisfaction Survey |
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On behalf of AmeriCorps State and National within the Corporation for National and Community Service, the CFI Group, LLC is scheduled to invite your organization to complete a web-based Customer Satisfaction survey. The survey is designed so that we can better understand your experiences as an AmeriCorps Grantee. The Corporation is particularly interested in learning about your level of satisfaction with the dynamics of our program and the services provided.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/1/2010 |
Administrative, PDAT, and Disability Instructions |
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The Corporation will be operating under a Continuing Resolution for the foreseeable future. Therefore, as we have done in the past, we will award only 50% of each commission’s Administrative, PDAT and Disability grants in December, based on 2010 allocations (not including unexpended funds and/or supplemental funds, if approved). |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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10/1/2010 |
e-Grants Open for 2011 AmeriCorps State and National Competitions |
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e-Grants is now open for your 2011 grant application submissions. If you have questions, please contact your Program Officer. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/29/2010 |
Additional Guidance on ARRA reporting |
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Please see the attached AmeriCorps State and National Recovery Reporting Guidelines – Revised 09-28-2010. The majority of changes are to clarify how to report on specific data elements in the 1512 reports in FederalReporting.gov. The sections which have been changed include: |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/24/2010 |
New Requirement for DUNs numbers and Central Contractor Registration |
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The attached memo describes a new requirement from OMB to all Federal grantees to register in the Central Contractor Registration system. Most of you were required to register already under your Recovery Act grant requirements. However, this new requirement extends to all grants. As of October 1, 2010, CNCS can not award grants to organizations that are not in the CCR or have an expired registration. Therefore, make sure you are registered before you apply for any grants or, if already registered, your registration is up to date. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/22/2010 |
Reminder about upcoming Recovery Act due dates |
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Early this week we received notification from OMB that the reporting period for the 1512 data in federalreporting.gov will NOT be extended. All 1512 reports must be submitted by Sunday, October 10th. There are NO extensions to this deadline. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/22/2010 |
CANCELED: Conference Call to Discuss the Corporation’s Strategy Brief |
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CANCELED: Conference Call to Discuss the Corporation’s Strategy Brief |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/21/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Performance Measurement Webinars |
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Attached please find the schedule for a series of webinars on Performance Measures hosted by Project STAR. These were first announced at the Grantee Meeting last week. Invited participants include state commissions, sub-grantees, and national grantees.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/21/2010 |
Memorandum from our Office of Grants Management regarding the reporting of other federal funds used for a program |
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Click here for a memorandum from our Office of Grants Management regarding the reporting of other federal funds used for a program. The reporting instructions have not changed. OGM has added frequently asked questions to the end of the instructions |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/21/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - 2010 Financial and Grants Management Institute - Registration is Live! |
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We are pleased to announce that the event website and registration for the 2010 Financial and Grants Management Institute, scheduled for Monday, November 15 – Wednesday, November 17 2010, are now live. To register for the event, visit the below link and click on the “register now” button on the right hand side of the page.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/21/2010 |
Update to Instructions for Required Reporting of Other Federal Funds Used to Carry Out Programs (FAQs Added) |
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Attached is a corrected memorandum from our Office of Grants Management regarding the reporting of other federal funds used for a program. The reporting instructions have not changed. OGM has added frequently asked questions to the end of the instructions, and corrected an incorrect date reference. The first FAQ cited October 1, 2010 when it should have been October 1, 2009. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/16/2010 |
Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation |
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We are pleased to announce the debut of Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation, the first federal research of its kind that measures how often residents engage in a variety of civic activities, including service, social connectedness, participating in a group, connecting to information and current events, and political action. This research, done in partnership with the National Conference on Citizenship, was authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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9/9/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting Update |
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Thank you for your participation in the 2010 AmeriCorps Meeting, here are a few additional key pieces of information to help you navigate next week’s meeting.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/7/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Memo Other Federal Funds Reporting Instructions FINAL September 2010 |
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AmeriCorps State & National - Memo Other Federal Funds Reporting Instructions FINAL September 2010 - PDF |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/31/2010 |
AmeriCorps State and National 2011 Notices and Application Instructions Now Available |
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AmeriCorps State and National 2011 Notices and Application Instructions Now Available |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/26/2010 |
Commission Executive Director Calls - UPDATE - Conference Call Reminder |
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This is a friendly reminder to those of you who haven’t yet responded. We still have spaces available for the calls on Friday, Thursday and a few spots left for Wednesday. Monday is nearly full. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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8/24/2010 |
Commission Executive Director Calls - UPDATE |
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Daniel and Heather have established the times and dates and call information for our 4 upcoming calls involving you and John Gomperts. Please let Heather McDonald know which call you would like to be on. We are limiting each call to no more than 15 people in order to promote more participation for all involved. We therefore ask that you participate in just one call. Should you not be available, please let us know which commission staff person will be taking your place. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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8/20/2010 |
Serve America Act Final Rule Published |
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I’m very pleased to bring you good news about a major step we are taking to implement the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Today the Corporation for National and Community Service issued a final rule implementing changes in the National Service Trust as directed by the Serve America Act. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/19/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - State Commission Staff and Commissioners - Strategic Planning Dialogue |
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On behalf of the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS), we would like to invite you to participate in a dialogue for Commissioners and Commission staff on Monday, August 30th, 2010 from 2 to 3pm EDT. You can participate in this call by dialing 888-972-6407, and using pass code 28132. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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8/18/2010 |
Notification Letter to Field for Child Care Provider ChangeV2 - Update August 18 |
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We notified you in June of an impending change in the administrator of the benefits for child care. Proposals were evaluated through the standard government procurement process and a contract was awarded to First Financial Associates. This contract replaces the NACCRRA contract for VISTA that expired on June 30 and the NACCRRA cooperative agreement for those State & National members sponsored by regular grants (non-Recovery) that expires at the end of September. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/16/2010 |
Planning for the 2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting |
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We would like to provide you with the following updates to assist your organization in planning for the 2010 AmeriCorps Grantee meeting. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/12/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Gathering |
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The 2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Gathering is fast approaching. As you know, attendance is expected of all AmeriCorps grantees. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/10/2010 |
Agenda for September Grantee Meeting |
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We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the grantee meeting in a just a few weeks. We’re sending along the current draft of the agenda to give you a flavor of our time together. To be sure there will be changes between now and September, but we wanted to give you a sense of the meeting.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/26/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Criminal History Check FAQs Have Been Updated |
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AmeriCorps State & National - Criminal History Check FAQs Have Been Updated |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/22/2010 |
Webinar Invitation |
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On behalf of the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS), we would like to invite you to participate in a webinar for Commissioners and their staff on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 from 2 to 3:30pm EDT. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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7/22/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Meetings - Registration Open |
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2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Meetings - Registration Open |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/22/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Meetings - Registration Open |
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The registration for the 2010 AmeriCorps Grantee Meetings taking place on September 13-16, 2010, in Bethesda, MD is open. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/19/2010 |
Service Location Procedure FAQs |
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Service Location Procedure FAQs |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/9/2010 |
Requirement to Assign Members to Service Locations in the Portal |
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As of the first of July we are implementing a new procedure designed to ensure that we all know where AmeriCorps State and National members are serving. As you know, creating accurate operating sites and service locations is already an option in the My AmeriCorps portal. The new requirement makes entering all operating sites and a service location for all members enrolled on or after July 1, 2010, mandatory. We are making this change in order to better track resources, increase transparency, align with federal-wide open government initiatives, enhance communication among national and state stakeholders, and to build our capacity to accurately tell the story of national service. This new requirement went into effect July 1, 2010. It applies to all members enrolled on or after that date.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/8/2010 |
ARRA Due Date Reminders |
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The filing of your 1512 data in FederalReporting.gov must be submitted no later than July 14, 2010. |
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AmeriCorps
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7/7/2010 |
2011 Competitions, Serve America Act Rulemaking, Member Survey |
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The purpose of this memo is to convey information on a few important topics: the 2011 application process, Serve America Act Rulemaking, and the member survey.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/7/2010 |
Formula Submission Concerns, Supplemental Requests and Timeline for Award |
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I wanted to remind you of the impending due date for formula and to alert you to several points and some actions you may be required to take to ensure your formula applications are awarded promptly. Formula applications and any requests for supplemental funding must be received by Tuesday, July 6, 2010. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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7/7/2010 |
AmeriCorps State and National Financial and Grants Management Institute |
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We are excited to announce the upcoming 2010 AmeriCorps State and National Financial and Grants Management Institute to be held on Monday, November 15th – Wednesday, November 17th 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/18/2010 |
Corporation for National & Community Service Summer Initiatives Overview |
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The Corporation has a number of exciting activities taking place this summer, and as a key partner in service, we want you to be aware of what’s happening. This document is meant to provide you with a brief overview of two primary activities – United We Serve: Let’s Read. Let’s Move. and Strategic Planning: Community Dialogues. We will provide detailed written information soon and conduct a webinar next week. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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6/16/2010 |
Notification Letter to Field for Child Care Provider Change |
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On February 1, 2010 the contract for the administration of the AmeriCorps child care benefit was put out to bid. On April 30, 2010 First Financial Associates of Lithonia, GA was awarded the contract. First Financial Associates will be replacing NACCRRA (National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) as the administrator of the program. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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6/9/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National June 2010 Grantee Conference Call |
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Please join us for a one hour conference call next week with CEO Patrick Corvington and our new Director of AmeriCorps, John Gomperts. We ask that if you and your staff would like to join the call that you use one shared phone line if possible. This way all our grantees will be able to participate. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/4/2010 |
ARRA Grant Reminders |
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ARRA Grant Recipients, Below are a few reminders to assist with timely and accurate reporting.
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/4/2010 |
There's Still Time To Tell Us Your AmeriCorps Story... |
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We have extended the deadline for the AmeriCorps Video and Photo Contest to June 15.
That gives you 11 more days to send us your best AmeriCorps video or photo. Show us how AmeriCorps is making a difference in your community... how it has transformed your life... or why someone should join AmeriCorps. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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5/25/2010 |
AmeriCorps Week 2010: Give Us Your Feedback! |
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The fourth annual AmeriCorps Week was a major success with over 480 projects across the country! Now we want to hear your feedback about how AmeriCorps Week:
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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5/20/2010 |
CEO's Fireside Chat - National Conference on Volunteering and Service |
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Hopefully you are all planning to attend the National Conference on Volunteering & Service in New York City in June. If you were not able to register for the annual “Fireside Chat” with our CEO, we have good news. The Fireside Chat has been moved to a larger room, so additional spaces are now available. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. In addition to our new CEO, Patrick Corvington, we will be joined by John Gomperts, the incoming Director of AmeriCorps State and National. The details are below. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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5/18/2010 |
Additional opportunity for current Recovery grantees to apply for match replacement |
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In order to utilize the remaining 2009 Recovery Act grant funds, we are providing an additional opportunity for current Recovery grantees to apply for match replacement. The intent of this opportunity is to assist Recovery programs facing challenges to successful operations due to the loss of planned match resources. Match replacement funds are only to replace match funding initially budgeted in a current Recovery grant that did not materialize as planned. These funds are not to augment current operations or be combined with additional MSY/Slots. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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5/7/2010 |
AmeriCorps Week begins in just one day. |
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AmeriCorps Week begins in just one day. If you have not already done so, please register your projects and events. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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5/6/2010 |
CNCS Disaster Services Integration |
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As you know, the Corporation has been undergoing a great deal of change to implement the Serve America Act and to enhance our program delivery and customer service. Recently, our CEO, Patrick Corvington, decided to integrate the CNCS Office of Emergency Management (OEM) into AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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5/3/2010 |
Are You Ready for AmeriCorps Week? |
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With only six days to go before the start of AmeriCorps Week you must be thinking about all the things you still need to do to make your AmeriCorps Week plans a great success. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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4/29/2010 |
Learn and Serve America Youth Engagement Zone |
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The Learn and Serve America Youth Engagement Zone (YEZ) program was newly authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. YEZ is designed to improve student engagement, including student attendance and behavior, and student achievement, graduation rates and college-going rates. |
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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4/22/2010 |
National Conference – EAP Support |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service is able to support early bird registration fee for the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New York City, NY, June 28-30, 2010. The Corporation will provide one staff person from each National Education Award Program up to $375 for registration fees. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/22/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Memorandum: Provisions in the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act for FICA Exemptions |
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The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act provided an incentive for hiring employees that applies to some Corporation grantees. The HIRE Act exempts certain employers (defined below) from paying their 6.2% share of the social security tax for the period from March 19, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2010 for “qualified employees.” |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/20/2010 |
Updated National Service Criminal History Checks |
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In September 2009, the Corporation for National and Community Service issued interim regulations that covered The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act’s expanded requirements for national service criminal history checks. Most Corporation grantees are now required to conduct background checks of grant-funded staff and participants. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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4/14/2010 |
Get Media Attention and Promote Your AmeriCorps Week Project |
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Want to get media attention for AmeriCorps Week?
Join our next WebChat.
Media and Promotions:
Wednesday, April 14th 4:00-5:00pm EST Register
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/31/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Seeking Great Stories |
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We are asking for your help to identify strong AmeriCorps program examples and service stories that will be used for speeches, interviews, and web content starting with the one-year anniversary of the Serve America Act. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/25/2010 |
AmeriCorps Week Governors Proclamations |
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AmeriCorps Week is May 8-15, and we hope you are planning to take part in this annual event to shine the spotlight on AmeriCorps. |
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AmeriCorps
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3/22/2010 |
2010 Spirit of Service Nominations |
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The Spirit of Service nominations are now open! The Corporation for National and Community Service is now seeking nominations for the 2010 Spirit of Service Awards. This year’s awards will honor the most outstanding participants in our programs. Please help us get the word out and encourage your colleagues to put their best nominee(s) forward. Nominations should be clear about the impact of the nominee’s service and what sets them apart as a role model and/or leader.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/17/2010 |
Cities of Service Webinar Announcement |
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As many of you know, in December, the Corporation invited a number of cities that were interested in building city-wide service initiatives to a two-day training in Philadelphia. A manual was developed and a number of workshops were offered to assist participants in working on service initiatives in their cities. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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3/16/2010 |
Administration of AmeriCorps Member Child Care Benefits |
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We’ve gotten questions from you in the past about how we select the organization that administers the AmeriCorps member childcare benefit. Therefore, I thought you would be interested to know that the Corporation for National & Community Service has just released a Request for Proposals for the Administration of Child Care benefits. This is a competitive process announced in the Federal Business Opportunities. Bidders may find the announcement in https://www.fbo.gov/ (Type ‘Corporation’ in the agency field and then click on the full name of the Corporation when it pops up). This is a standard competition designed to replace the current Cooperative Agreement used by State & National with a contract such as is currently used by VISTA..
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AmeriCorps*State
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3/15/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps State and National Grantee Meeting |
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We are excited to announce the 2010 AmeriCorps State and National grantee meeting schedule for September 13 – 16. Please see the enclosed flyer for more information. Commissions and national grantees are expected to attend the Grantee Meeting and are invited to attend the other events that are relevant to them. The Grantee Meeting will be geared toward commission executive directors, commission staff, national grantee leadership and national grantee program directors. We understand the resource constraints that you are under; please let us know if you need our assistance in justifying your presence here that week. Registration will begin in July; hotel reservations can be made now. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/15/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - State commission input on national directs |
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Consistent with the Serve America Act, we are soliciting your input on multi-state applicants proposing to operate AmeriCorps programs in your state. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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3/12/2010 |
AmeriCorps Week: May 8-15 |
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The fourth annual AmeriCorps Week is coming May 8-15, in less than two months. This is a perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on the great work being done by AmeriCorps members across the country. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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3/11/2010 |
Scheduled eSPAN/eGrants and My AmeriCorps Portal Outage: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Between 3.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. |
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On Saturday, March 13, we will be undertaking production system upgrades between the hours of 3.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. The scheduled hardware and software upgrades will improve the overall availability of the application environment in the future. In particular, we are installing a hardware load balancer which will automatically allocate workstation based user requests to an active front end application server. This upgrade will result in better handling of user activity/connectivity should one of the application servers fail at any time. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/11/2010 |
2010 AmeriCorps Grant Competition Notification Date |
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We’ve received requests for the exact date of the announcement of the results of the 2010 AmeriCorps grant competition. The Corporation anticipates notifying commissions and direct applicants of the results of the grant competition on May 28, 2010. I hope you find this helpful for your planning purposes. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/9/2010 |
Trust Rulemaking Calls |
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This is a reminder that we have scheduled three conference calls in the next weeks to receive your comments and answer clarifying questions on the Trust rulemaking. We encourage you to read the proposed rule carefully and use this opportunity to get your questions answered, and provide feedback that will be considered in shaping the final rule. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/2/2010 |
Launch of AmeriCorps Connect |
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We are pleased to announce the launch of a new way to access the online materials you use the most to get things done. AmeriCorps Connect is designed to serve as your one-stop shop for items that can be difficult to locate because they are housed on multiple web sites. AmeriCorps Connect is not designed to replace other Corporation websites such as nationalservice.gov, americorps.gov, and the Resource Center, but is designed to put the resources you use the most at your fingertips. The launch of this resource is part of our ongoing efforts to improve our web presence, and will eventually be incorporated in the comprehensive re-design initiative of all our main public websites, which is underway.
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AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps*NCCC
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3/1/2010 |
Learn About Funding and Resources to Help Your Organization Feed Hungry Children This Summer |
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Learn About Funding and Resources to Help Your Organization Feed Hungry Children This Summer on a Webinar on Thursday, March 4 2010.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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2/19/2010 |
Notes from AmeriCorps State and National conference call on February 10, 2010 |
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Notes from AmeriCorps State and National conference call on February 10, 2010
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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2/11/2010 |
Follow-up to Questions Raised during AmeriCorps Update Call on February 10, 2010 |
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This email is a follow-up to questions raised on the AmeriCorps Update call on February 10 and provides clarification on submitting your request for approval of the alternative matching schedule. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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2/11/2010 |
2010 Formula Guidance for State Commissions |
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The 2010 allocation chart for AmeriCorps state Formula funds was sent to you on January 21, 2010. This memo contains guidance for requesting those funds. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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2/9/2010 |
AmeriCorps State & National - Grantee Conference Call Agenda for February 10, 2010 |
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AmeriCorps State/National February 10, 2010 Grantee Conference Call Agenda and referenced document |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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2/8/2010 |
2010 territory formula allocation for the American Samoa and Guam |
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2010 territory formula allocation for the American Samoa and Guam |
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AmeriCorps*State
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1/29/2010 |
USDA Webinar on Summer Food Program Invitation |
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Each summer, 18 million students are at risk of going hungry when the school year ends and school lunches are no longer available. For many children, school meals are the only complete and nutritious meals they eat, and in the summer they go without. This summer, the need will likely increase. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) can help to fill the summer meal gap for low-income children. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/29/2010 |
Important Message - Payment Management System |
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We understand many of you are having trouble accessing the Payment Management System to submit your quarterly cash transaction report (now called the FFR) because of the changes PMS made when it implemented the new report. It is now due 30 days after the end of the quarter instead of 45 days. HHS has informed us that PMS staff sent notifications to the certifiers (2nd level signatories) issuing them temporary user/password instructions. They sent the email twice, the second time in late Dec before the implementation of the new FFR. If you did not note that email with the password instructions, the system will not let you in because it does not recognize who you are. If your certification person is the same person that was on the last certification, that person already has a profile set-up with HHS and just needs the password that was sent back in Dec. If the person has changed, you need to access the form on the HHS website that allows you to update the certifier record.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/29/2010 |
Conference Call about 2011 National Service Budget |
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On Monday, February 1, President Obama will release his budget request for Fiscal Year 2011. As we have done in the past, we will be holding a series of conference calls to brief grantees about the President’s budget request for the Corporation and its programs. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/29/2010 |
State Commission/National Grantee Conference Call |
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We are hosting a combined state commission/national grantee conference call in February. We’ve scheduled the call during the time when several of you will be in Washington, DC attending various events. If you are in DC, you are cordially invited to join us at CNCS Headquarters – we have reserved conference space on our 8th floor. In planning the call we tried to schedule it early enough to allow visitors to make evening flights home. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/25/2010 |
2010 Commission Administrative Allocations and Instructions for Amending Administrative, PDAT, and Disability Grants |
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The Omnibus Appropriations bill was signed by President Obama on December 16, 2009. Attached is the chart showing the final amounts for your 2010 Administrative, PDAT, and Disability grant allocations and the instructions for requesting the alternative match schedule for the Administrative grant. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/22/2010 |
Emergency eGrants System Maintenance Tuesday, January 26th 2010 from 9:00 am- 9:30 am EST |
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In the past we have experience some system stability issues during peak time on application deadline dates. In an attempt to provide a stable and reliable system during the final AmeriCorps grant competition submission time, it will be necessary to bring the system down for a short period of time for server maintenance on Tuesday, January 26th 2010 from 9:00am – 9:30 am eastern. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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1/7/2010 |
Additional Guidelines and Important Alerts on Recovery Act Reporting |
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We are sending our guidance again because OMB has released additional information about new data checks in its reporting software and made a few minor changes to the guidance you received on December 18, 2009. On January 6th we will hold a conference call to update grantees on enhancements to the Section 1512 report on FederalReporting.gov made by OMB. Please read this memo carefully because data checks may prevent you from submitting if you don’t follow the instructions below. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/29/2009 |
4.0.2 Mini Release |
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Today we released the 4.0.2 version of the My AmeriCorps Portal and eGrants software. This mini release includes three improvements made to improve your user experience. The following is the list of bug fixes: |
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AmeriCorps
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12/22/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In This Issue: Message from Acting Director Lois Nembhard; Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act Update; National Performance Measures: Opting into the Pilot, Step-by-Step; Timeline for Commission Feedback on National Applications; Serve America Act Provisions in Effect; Clarification: Same Project; Recovery Reporting Update; State Commission Admin Funding Update; Portal Release Notes; Dates to Remember
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/4/2009 |
AmeriCorps National Portfolio Call |
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In our next AmeriCorps National portfolio call we’ll further discuss how the economic crisis is affecting national service programs. We’ll also provide some updates on our 2010 grant competitions. Please see the agenda below for other topics to be discussed.
Please plan to participate in this important call. See below for call in information. Please feel free to contact your Program Officer if you have any questions.
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AmeriCorps*National
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12/3/2009 |
AmeriCorps State & National - eGrants Help Desk News & Year 2 of the Listening Post Project |
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Information regarding the eGrants Help Desk and Year 2 of the Listening Post Project. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/2/2009 |
Final Reminder - Customer Satisfaction Survey |
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This is the final week to be able to respond to the Corporation’s Customer Satisfaction Survey. As the survey closes on December 3, time is of the essence! Currently, we have not reached our target goal of a 60% survey response rate. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/1/2009 |
Amended 2010 Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Now Available |
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We apologize for providing this information so late in the year. We appreciate your patience and valuable input over the last months as we worked towards finalizing the national performance measures and fixed-amount grant pilots for the 2010 competition. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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11/6/2009 |
FY 2010 NOFO Section IV Fixed Amount Grant Pilot |
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Information about the FY 2010 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements for fixed-amount grants. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/21/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In This Issue: Message from Acting Director Lois Nembhard, Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act Update, 2010 Competitions, Admin-PDAT-Disability Applications, New Deadline, Eligibility, and Funds Available for Planning Grants, Recovery Reporting, OMB Memo re: ACORN, iParticipate Launches on October 16, Welcome to New Staff in the Office of Government Relations, Financial and Grants Management Institute, MLK Day 2010, Dates to Remember
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/13/2009 |
Serve America Act Implementation Update |
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Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act highlights |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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10/9/2009 |
AmeriCorps National Call |
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AmeriCorps National Portfolio Call - October 15th |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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10/8/2009 |
Planning Grants Update |
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Correction - Planning Grants Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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10/7/2009 |
Administrative, PDAT, and Disability |
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Guidance on 2010 Commission Administrative, PDAT, and Disability Grants
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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10/7/2009 |
Fixed-amount Grants |
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Fixed-amount Grants Frequently Asked Questions |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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10/2/2009 |
Recovery Act Reporting |
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Additional Clarification for Recovery Act Reporting on Federalreporting.gov |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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9/22/2009 |
Workshop on Performance Measures |
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Summary of workshop on national performance measures at the AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*State
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9/15/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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I hope that those of you who attended had a productive experience at the AmeriCorps State and National 2009 Grantee Meeting and other events. From the Commissioner Institute, to training for trainers, the Program Start-Up Institute, the new Commissioner and Executive Director Orientation, and the Grantee Meeting, these events were carefully designed with your input, to maximize the opportunity for information sharing, collaboration, and skill development. As we have probably all said at some point in the last few months, this is an exciting time for the service world. I hope that you found the activities and meetings of this week instructive and energizing, and that you left feeling better prepared to take advantage of this pivotal time for national service. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/28/2009 |
9/11 Call Follow Up |
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9/11 Call Follow Up Materials. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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8/24/2009 |
9/11 Conference Call |
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September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Conference Calls
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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8/13/2009 |
REGISTER NOW for Three Important Meetings! |
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CNCS Meetings for AmeriCorps National Grantees - Register Now! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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8/7/2009 |
My AmeriCorps |
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My AmeriCorps Launch Report |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/28/2009 |
Release 3 of My AmeriCorps |
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Release 3 of My AmeriCorps Is Now Live! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/27/2009 |
Draft Admin-PDAT-Disability Application Instructions |
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Draft Admin-PDAT-Disability Application Instructions now available on americorps.gov |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/27/2009 |
National Service Budget Update |
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House Passage of FY 2010 National Service Budget |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/27/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In This Issue: Message from Acting Director Lois Nembhard, My AmeriCorps Countdown, Are You Ready, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act: Implementation Update, 2010 Grant Competition Timeline, September Grantee Meeting, State Service Plans in the Admin Application: What’s New? State Commission Call Postponed until September, Recovery Reporting, Spread the Word: United We Serve and Serve.gov and Dates to Remember.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/27/2009 |
My AmeriCorps Launch |
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My AmeriCorps Launch Information |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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7/27/2009 |
Grantee Meetings |
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2009 AmeriCorps State & National Grantee Meetings Registration Info |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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7/27/2009 |
Serve America Act Implementation Update |
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Update on the Serve America Act implementation |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/22/2009 |
My AmeriCorps Launch Update |
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We are happy to inform you that the 3rd upgrade to My AmeriCorps will be launching next week, on Monday July 27, 2009 as scheduled. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/21/2009 |
National Service Budget |
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Update on FY 2010 National Service Budget |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/20/2009 |
Recovery Act Reporting Guidance Summary |
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Recovery Act Reporting. Summary powerpoint about the information you will report to OMB. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/20/2009 |
My AmeriCorps Launch |
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My AmeriCorps Launch update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/20/2009 |
United We Serve |
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United We Serve Featured Service Activities |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/10/2009 |
My AmeriCorps |
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My AmeriCorps Webinars |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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7/9/2009 |
Recovery Act Grants |
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Clarifications and Recommendations for Administrating Recovery Act Grants
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/30/2009 |
My AmeriCorps |
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My AmeriCorps Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/17/2009 |
President Announces United We Serve |
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Info on launch of summer service initiative in partnership with the White House. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/17/2009 |
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act |
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery) Reporting Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/17/2009 |
Summer Service |
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Summer Service Initiative Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/17/2009 |
Corporation Representatives to State Commissions |
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Corporation Representatives to State Commissions - Memo on Role |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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6/17/2009 |
Update on the Corporation Inspector General |
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Message from Nicky Goren on Corporation Inspector General |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/5/2009 |
Department of Labor Partnerships |
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The Corporation is working with the Department of Labor to provide young people participating in WIA summer youth activities |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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5/28/2009 |
Serve America Act - Frequently Asked Questions and PowerPoint |
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Serve America Act FAQs and PowerPoint |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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4/21/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In This Issue: Message from Acting Director Lois Nembhard; The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act; Grant Application Review and Clarification Updates; Recovery Act Updates; Recovery Provisions Now Available; Recovery Act Report on Contact with Registered Lobbyist Requirement; Federal Financial Report Due; New Training and Technical Assistance Providers; Checklists for New Staff on the Resource Center; Updated MSY Factors Now in WBRS; Letter Allowing Use of Grant Funds to Attend National Conference on Volunteering and Service; Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Times of Emergency Curriculum Available; AmeriCorps Week News; Dates to Remember |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/15/2009 |
Governor's Proclamations for AmeriCorps Week |
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AmeriCorps Week is May 9-16. Coming just weeks after enactment of historic legislation to expand national service, this year’s AmeriCorps Week is a perfect time to shine the spotlight on AmeriCorps to raise awareness and recruit more Americans into service. One of the big successes from previous years has been Governor’s proclamations. Thanks to the efforts of Commissions and Corporation state offices, last year 25 Governors issued AmeriCorps proclamations. We encourage you to seek proclamations again this year. To help, attached is a draft proclamation, and state-specific data on AmeriCorps members, hours, and Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards earned since the beginning of AmeriCorps. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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4/6/2009 |
Additional Portal Improvements to be Delivered Before Start of Regression Test |
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Based on testing efforts with Release 3.0.0.15, we have identified additional issues that must be resolved to begin regression testing. As a result, our contractor is working to resolve the most pressing issues in a new release to be provided to the Corporation for testing on or around April 10. |
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Program: |
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3/30/2009 |
Staff Log-in Issue Hampers Testing |
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We had to address technical issues with the staff user log in process. This required two unexpected deployments that impacted staff side testing. Testing has resumed in full force. Today’s changes slowed down our testing efforts to quickly validate the most critical items in the release. |
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Program: |
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3/23/2009 |
Major System Upgrade on the Horizon |
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While the contractor team is busy fixing the numerous issues our testers identified last week, our IT shop has shifted gears to focus on standing-up a new server environment to support the Corporation’s systems, including My AmeriCorps, e-Grants, and eSPAN. The new ‘Blade Production’ environment will handle the increase in traffic My AmeriCorps will experience as members and grantees/project sponsors begin using the system in new ways. |
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Program: |
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3/20/2009 |
Disaster Formula Funds Use of Unexpended Deadline |
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Commission Use of Unexpended 2006 Disaster Formula Funds |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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3/20/2009 |
Best Practices Conference |
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AmeriCorps National Best Practices Conference: Registration is now open! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*National
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3/19/2009 |
Recovery Act |
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Final Recovery Act Application Documents |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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3/19/2009 |
Release 3 on Track! |
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Our testing team did a stellar job earlier this week of verifying all but a couple of the defect (bug) fixes on the docket, which has allowed us to stay on track for our mid-May release. The ball is now back with our contractors to do another round of code fixes for the new problems we identified. |
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Program: |
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3/17/2009 |
Admin/PDAT/Disability Allocations |
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Final 2009 Commission Administrative Allocations and Instructions for Amending Administrative, PDAT, and Disability Grants
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/17/2009 |
Unexpended Formula |
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Formula Unexpended Thresholds |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/17/2009 |
Major Milestone for Release 3 of the Portal |
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Today marks a major milestone on our project plan for completing the work on Release 3. By close of business we are to have completed testing the fixes to the computer code problems (bugs) that our team had previously identified. We also need to have completed the testing on some new functionality added to Release 3, including the member management module for State/National Grantees. |
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Program: |
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3/13/2009 |
AC Recovery Conference Call Follow-Up |
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Follow up call on recovery funds info |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/13/2009 |
AmeriCorps Recovery Act |
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AmeriCorps Recovery Act Application Guidance |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/7/2009 |
Recovery Formula Allocations |
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Attached please find the Recovery formula allocations.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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2/26/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In this issue: Message from Acting Director Lois Nembhard: Implementing the Recovery Act; New MSY Factors; Program Income FAQs; Changing a Less-than-full-time Slot to a Greater Slot Type; Your Contact Information in eGrants; New Federal Financial Report (FFR); NCCC as a Second Term Opportunity; AmeriCorps Week News; Dates to Remember |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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2/5/2009 |
AmeriCorps National - Peer Mentor Program |
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We are making preparations for our Peer Mentor program Kick-Off for 2009. This program gives staff with AmeriCorps National programs a chance to learn from colleagues around the country. While you may have already requested a mentor or discussed serving as a mentor with your Program Officer, we wanted to give everyone a final opportunity to join the program. If you are a new staff member with your organization (or new to AmeriCorps grant management) and would enjoy working with someone who has tackled many of the same challenges you face, or if you have been in your position for awhile but would like to work on a particular area of program management, a peer mentor may be right for you. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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2/4/2009 |
Performance Measurement |
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You are invited to register for a one-hour web-based presentation offered by Project STAR. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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1/27/2009 |
Listening Post Project |
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I am writing to invite your organization to become part of the Johns Hopkins University Nonprofit Listening Post Project, a cutting-edge initiative designed to identify the major challenges facing nonprofit organizations in our country and the promising responses nonprofit executives are taking to cope with them. For the first time, the Corporation has formed a partnership with Johns Hopkins that will allow a select group of AmeriCorps programs to participate in the Listening Post Project. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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1/26/2009 |
AmeriCorps State and National Customer Satisfaction Survey |
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By now you have received an electronic message from the CFI Group, LLC (www.cfigroup.com), inviting you to complete the AmeriCorps State and National Customer Satisfaction Survey. We really appreciate that 40% of State Commissions and 31% of National grantees have already responded. If you have not yet completed the survey, please take a few moments to fill it out. It is important that we hear your feedback. The survey will close within the next month. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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1/26/2009 |
CNCS - Transition Update |
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As the new administration begins here in Washington, the Corporation is undergoing many changes. Nicky Goren, the Acting CEO, has asked me to continue as the Chief of Program Operations. In this role, I have made the following assignments to ensure a smooth transition. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/10/2008 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In This Issue: Message from the Director: Transition Begins; Reminder: Your 2009 Requests; For AmeriCorps National Applicants: How to Enter Performance Measures in eGrants This Year; Open for Public Comment through December 14: Application Instructions and Member Application; Language to Include in Application if Participating in Youth Corps Study; Converting Member Slots; Third Term Members?; Updated CCRAA FAQs; Digital Television Transition Information; Dates to Remember |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/8/2008 |
Update and FAQs on FY 2009 AmeriCorps Grant Funding |
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Following up on the note you just received from Nicola Goren, I am writing to give you an update and answer some questions on the status of funding for FY 2009 AmeriCorps State and National grants. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/30/2008 |
2009 Admin/PDAT/Disability Update |
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This update contains information on the 2009 Commission Administrative, PDAT and Disability Inclusion grants |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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10/23/2008 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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Message from the Director: New Responsibilities, 2009 Application Instructions: Performance Measures for National Applicants, Correction: State Continuations, Reminder: What’s Ne, Character Limits in eGrants, My AmeriCorps Portal Update, AmeriCorps Rule is Final!, New AmeriCorps FAQs and Program Income FAQs, Timeline for FFR, Alternative Criminal History Background Checks, ED Conference Materials, Dates to Remember. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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9/30/2008 |
eGrants Open for Applications |
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eGrants is now open and ready to accept 2009 applications |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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9/18/2008 |
WBRS |
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WBRS Reminder |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
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9/18/2008 |
Final AmeriCorps Rule |
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Final AmeriCorps rule is published |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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9/16/2008 |
Admin/PDAT/Disability Call |
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Notes from the Admin/PDAT/Disability Conference Call |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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9/5/2008 |
Admin/PDAT/Disability Grants |
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Information on the 2009 Admin/PDAT/Disability due Novermber 4, 2008. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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8/7/2008 |
Important AmeriCorps State Program Updates |
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This update contains information about the following issues: 2009 Commission Admin/PDAT/Disability Allocations; Additional 2008 Supplemental Disability Available; Draft 2008 Executive Directors Conference Agenda; Draft 2008 Commissioner Institute Agenda; Registration Flyer for the ED Conference and the Commissioner Institute
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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7/25/2008 |
AmeriCorps State and National Update |
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In This Issue: Message for the Director: HEART Act, 2009 Application Instructions, College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, WBRS Transition Update, Notice Anything Different?, Americorps Week 2009 and Dates to Remember. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/8/2008 |
ServiceNation Activities |
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Important FAQ's Regarding Involvement in ServiceNation Activities |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/23/2008 |
Policy Update |
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In This Issue: Message from the Director - Following Up, College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Correction - Estimated amount for states and territories without commissions in Notice, Single State EAP FAQs, EAP Member Evaluation
FAQs, Dates to Remember |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/16/2008 |
Program Updates |
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This update contains the following information:
- Save the Date flyer for the Executive Directors Conference and Commissioners Training Institute in September;
- Exciting new online training resource to assist commissions with working with faith-based and community organizations; and
- Reminder about the embargo regarding the release of information in the “Volunteering in America: 2008 State and City Trends and Rankings” report.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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6/16/2008 |
Training & Technical Assistance Update |
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Information on training funds for 2009 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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5/20/2008 |
National EAP Policy |
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Please join Director of AmeriCorps, Kristin McSwain, for a conference call on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 2:30 – 3:30 Eastern. Kristin will be discussing AmeriCorps requirements that may affect your program. Topics will include the member evaluation requirement as well as the proposed change in eligibility for institutions of higher education operating in one state. This change was outlined in the recent policy update that you received and we would like to hear your feedback and respond to any concerns you may have. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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5/20/2008 |
Discussion for National Conference |
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As you may have read in the 2008 National Conference newsletter, our AmeriCorps State & National Town Hall meeting will feature an opportunity to learn from one another about what a world without WBRS will look like. With the hard work, creativity, and determination of AmeriCorps programs, the future looks bright. Many of you have shared your systems on our Resource Center website – thank you. Still, we know concerns in the field exist. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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5/9/2008 |
Policy Update |
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Message from the Director: WBRS Transition Update, Preview: Changes in Grant Provisions, Timeline for 2009 Grant Competitions, AmeriCorps Week!, Need Your Input: EAPs in the 2009 Competition, Living Allowance Waiver for State Formula Professional Corps
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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4/23/2008 |
Formula Allocation |
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2008 Formula Allocation Chart and Guidance |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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4/16/2008 |
AmeriCorps Week |
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AmeriCorps Week Governor's Proclamations and Data |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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4/8/2008 |
AmeriCorps Week Update |
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AmeriCorps Week is coming May 11-18! Lots of exciting things are happening and we want to share the latest news. Whether you are an AmeriCorps member, alum, project staff, commission, friend, or supporter -- whether you are with AmeriCorps State, National, VISTA or NCCC -- we hope you are planning to participate in AmeriCorps Week. Our goals are to bring more Americans into service, salute members and alums, and thank our partners who make AmeriCorps possible. We need you to make AmeriCorps Week 2008 a big success! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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3/26/2008 |
The National Conference/Grantee Meeting |
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Info on the 2008 AmeriCorps Grantees Meeting and National Conference on Volunteering and Service |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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3/26/2008 |
Update |
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Update on My AmeriCorps Portal Release 3 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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3/21/2008 |
AmeriCorps Week Call |
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AmeriCorps Week 2008 Idea Sharing Call Information
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
AmeriCorps*VISTA
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3/14/2008 |
Important Program Updates |
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Information on 2008 GARP Update conference call to commissions, 2008 New/Recompete Clarification Process, 2008 Formula Allocations and Guidance, Administrative and Disability Grant Supplemental Awards, and September 2008 Commission Executive Directors Conference. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/10/2008 |
Update |
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Update on My AmeriCorps Portal Release 3 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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2/28/2008 |
Updates and Information |
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Updates regarding the following topics: 2008 Executive Directors Conference, Administrative Grant processing and Supplemental Awards, Disaster Services Protocol Issues work group meeting, AmeriCorps Week – Collaboration with CNCS State Offices
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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2/27/2008 |
FAQs on Single Match |
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Frequently Asked Questions on the new single match |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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2/15/2008 |
Updates |
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Update on Supplemental Administrative Grants |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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2/12/2008 |
AmeriCorps National Updates |
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Thanks to those of you who were able to participate in the AmeriCorps National conference call that took place on January 22, 2008. Hopefully you found it to be informative. Below, I have summarized some of the key topics, as well as provided some information on additional topics. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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2/6/2008 |
Update: GARP 2008 & 2008 ED conference |
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Includes updates regarding GARP 2008 and the targeted date for the next Executive Directors Conference.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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2/5/2008 |
Final Admin Allocation & Supplemental Admin and Disability Information |
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Guidance on the award of the final portion of your 2008 administrative grant allocation |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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1/30/2008 |
Alert on eGrants Submission of Commission FSRs |
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Update regarding submission of the FSRs |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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1/29/2008 |
eGrants Submission of Commission FSRs |
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Update on FSR submission deadline |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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1/24/2008 |
Important eGrants message |
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eGrants and My AmeriCorps Portal System Update |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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1/24/2008 |
New Grantee Training |
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New Grantee Training Reminder & Flyer |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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1/17/2008 |
Policy Update 7 |
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2008 Appropriations Language Changes Match Requirement |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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1/17/2008 |
Grantee Administrators |
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The following message is for all eGrants grantee Administrators regarding the launching of the new system to support recruiting and application process. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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1/11/2008 |
State Administrative Grant Update |
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Information regarding the CEO's message on the President's signing of the omnibus spending bill. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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1/11/2008 |
Release II of My AmeriCorps Portal |
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The next generation of My AmeriCorps is targeted to launch on January 10, 2008. As you know, this phase integrates the recruitment system with the web portal. To help you use the system we are pleased to provide you with training and support materials that are available online, any time for your convenience. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/19/2007 |
Taking Financial Management Home - PowerPoint Presentation |
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The PowerPoint presentation used in the November 28 webinar can be downloaded here |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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12/12/2007 |
2008 Administrative Grant Information |
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Issues related to this year’s Administrative grants.
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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12/12/2007 |
2008 Competitive Continuations Guidance |
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The purpose of this message is to remind you of the Corporation’s policy for submitting 2008 AmeriCorps requests for competitive continuations and continuation expansions |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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12/7/2007 |
Policy Update - December 2007 |
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Included in this message are several updates for your information. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/3/2007 |
Commission Executive Directors Conference |
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Update for the Executive Director Conference |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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11/20/2007 |
New AmeriCorps Proposed Rule |
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New AmeriCorps Proposed Rule in the Federal Register |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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11/1/2007 |
Grantee Progress Report Information and Instructions |
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The new progress reporting system has launched, and you may access it through eGrants. Instructions for completing the GPR, and a 1 page “tip sheet” are attached. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/1/2007 |
Web Conference on New Criminal History Check Requirements |
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Webinar on Criminal background checks |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/1/2007 |
eGrants Orientation Calls |
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eGrants Orientation |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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10/25/2007 |
High Priority Commission Program Updates |
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Included in this message are several updates for your information |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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10/23/2007 |
Customer Satisfaction |
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Every year, the Corporation sends grantees a customer service satisfaction survey. The survey is designed to guide us toward specific areas for improvement, as well as help us to strengthen our relationship with you and others with whom we collaborate. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/18/2007 |
2008 Training Resources |
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Based on the priorities and funding provided by the program offices, the Office of Leadership Development and Training has worked with the national training and technical assistance providers to develop workplans for FY 08 T/TA activities. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/11/2007 |
Policy Update - October 2007 |
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Included in this message are several updates for your information. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/17/2007 |
Updates |
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Included in this message are several updates for your information. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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9/13/2007 |
Playback Numbers for WBRS Conference Calls |
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All of the conference calls on the WBRS transition will be taped and available for playback for one week after the call. Here are the numbers for playback: |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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9/7/2007 |
Web-Based Customer Satisfaction Survey for Commissions |
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On behalf of AmeriCorps and the Corporation for National and Community Service, within the next few weeks the CFI Group, LLC (www.cfigroup.com) will electronically invite your commission to complete a web-based Customer Satisfaction survey. Organizations who have been engaged with the agency for a minimum of seven months are invited to participate in this survey. The survey is designed so that we can better understand your experiences as AmeriCorps resource recipients; particularly about your level of satisfaction with the dynamics of our program and the services that we provide. We will use the survey’s results to guide us toward specific areas for improvement, as well as help us to strengthen our relationship with you and others with whom we collaborate. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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9/7/2007 |
WBRS Transition Update |
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Following is the first of many communications that we promised regarding the WBRS transition. As you know, we are hosting a series of conference calls this month to provide information and address concerns raised by our users. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/29/2007 |
National Learn & Serve Challenge |
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We’re just 20 days away from the first-ever National Learn & Serve Challenge—and it’s not too late for you to participate. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/27/2007 |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/27/2007 |
Office of Leadership, Development and Training: Fall Focus Webinars |
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Hands On Network is pleased to announceour annual Fall Focus, a series of FREE webinars on topics related to volunteer management for national service programs. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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8/15/2007 |
Reporting Elements and WBRS Slide |
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You will find attached the current draft of our new reporting template, which includes three sections. Section I consists of the demographic elements which have been published in the Federal Register for public comment until September 18. Section II focuses on performance measure reporting and Section III is a place for narratives, including great stories. Note that in Section I, the definitions for disadvantaged youth and mentoring in particular are not final and are presently being rewritten. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/14/2007 |
2007 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Program |
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The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll program for 2007 is now underway! The Honor Roll recognizes colleges and universities for their encouragement and support for noteworthy student community service efforts. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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8/6/2007 |
Guidance for New AmeriCorps National Grantees |
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I am excited to have you join the portfolio of approximately 100 AmeriCorps National programs, and the wider AmeriCorps State and National network of programs. Congratulations and welcome! |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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7/26/2007 |
Policy Update - July 2007 |
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It was energizing to spend time with you this year at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Thank you very much for your continued commitment to national service and to improving the ways we work together. I recognize that the big news from the AmeriCorps business meeting and the policy session on Wednesday was the WBRS transition. This issue of the Policy Update presents our plan and timeline, and a summary of answers to your questions from the conference sessions. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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6/27/2007 |
Important Information for the Conference |
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I hope that the summer is off to a good start for all of you. We have been busily preparing for the National Conference. Not only are the workshops and plenaries going to be thought provoking and entertaining, we are working on several draft documents to share with you at the Town Hall meeting, grantee luncheons, and AmeriCorps leadership coffee. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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6/6/2007 |
State Level Evaluation of Programs |
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This email is a reminder on allowable means to fund state level evaluations of your AmeriCorps State programs. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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5/23/2007 |
AmeriCorps State Instructions for 2007 Awards Processing |
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In the past week and over the next few weeks, your AmeriCorps*State Program Officer will be sending applications needing either budgetary or programmatic adjustments directly back to the grantees for rework. Unfortunately we are experiencing a glitch when the grantees resubmit their applications: they are not returning to the correct status of “Awaiting PO Certification”. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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5/17/2007 |
My AmeriCorps Portal, 2008 Application Instructions and Notice are Now Available!!! |
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My AmeriCorps Portal, 2008 Application Instructions and Notice are now available on the AmeriCorps website. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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5/17/2007 |
Policy Update - May 2007 |
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Please consider this issue of Policy Update as your guide to the 2008 grant competition. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/23/2007 |
2007 AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting and Staff Training at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service Registration Is OPEN |
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As a follow-up to our memorandum dated March 6, 2007, we are pleased to announce the on-line registration for the National Conference on Volunteering and Service and AmeriCorps Grantee Staff Training is open and ready for you to register at www.volunteeringandservice.org. The Early Bird registration cut-off date is June 15. After that date, registration fees for CNCS-affiliated participants will increase to $475. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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4/2/2007 |
2007 Commission Formula Allocation |
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Attached please find the 2007 allocation chart for AmeriCorps state Formula funds. This year you may request the total number of MSYs you deem appropriate for your programs given the funding available to you. The number of MSYs you request must be based on Corporation expectations for full enrollment in your identified programs. The chart also shows the amount you have available from your 2006 allocation that you did not request in 2006 – your “reserve.” You must apply by July 2, 2007 via eGrants and identify all of the programs and planning grants you want to support. The Corporation will award your grant within 45 calendar days of submission if your reporting, including closeout, is up-to-date. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/30/2007 |
Best Practices Conference |
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We are excited to invite you to the 2007 AmeriCorps*National Best Practices Conference: Weaving the Fabric of National Service – Threads of Success. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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3/30/2007 |
Youth Report Briefing |
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We would like to invite you to join us for a preview of the Corporation's newest report on volunteering and community engagement among youth from economically disadvantaged circumstances. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/29/2007 |
Clarification on Amendments to Administrative Grants |
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We are in the process of amending all 2007 Commission Administrative grants to ensure the purpose of the grant covers the range of activities Commissions can support with Administrative funds. Those activities and duties are described in the Corporation’s regulations and referenced in the revised purpose you will see when you get your amendment. While supporting and monitoring your AmeriCorps programs is the primary duty of Commissions, use of Administrative funds is not restricted to that responsibility. By referencing the regulations, we are making it clear for audit and finance purposes that you may use Administrative funds to support activities described in the regulations. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/28/2007 |
Updates and Conference Call Notes |
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I hope that all is well with you, your staff and your programs. This memo includes updates, as well as notes from the March 12 conference call. If you have questions about this memo, or other issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me or your program officer. My contact information is at the end of this email. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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3/28/2007 |
Upcoming AmeriCorps Events in Massachusetts |
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Please mark your calendars! In 2007, Massachusetts Service Alliance will host two events for AmeriCorps members serving in AmeriCorps*State, National Direct, and VISTA programs in the Commonwealth. Please see the attached save-the-dates for more information, and feel free to forward to all of your corps members. Details and registration information will follow. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/21/2007 |
WBRS/eGrants Integration |
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I know that many of you have been wondering about the status of the WBRS/eGrants integration. Over the past several months, we have been engaged in a review of the integration project: both the technical progress we have made as well as how our streamlining efforts are impacting data collection, reporting and the system integration. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/20/2007 |
Update: Summer of Service and Related Policies |
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A number of you have been conversing with Theresa Clower, Senior Advisor and Executive Director of the Federal Mentoring Council, on plans for developing summer of service programs for youth. Theresa shared with me questions she received regarding the possibility of converting full-time slots to minimum time AmeriCorps slots (300 hours per term) and using those minimum time slots in a full-time capacity for summer of service programs. Two questions arose: (1) how many minimum time slots might a full-time slot be converted into; and (2) would a minimum time member's completion of service in a summer of service program count as one of her/his two allowable terms of service in an AmeriCorps*State or National program? |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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3/7/2007 |
2007 AmeriCorps Grantee Meeting and Staff Training at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service |
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The 2007 gathering of AmeriCorps Grantees will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in conjunction with the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. The meeting provides an opportunity for sharing stories, building on our successes, expanding our networks, and growing our professional skills– so that we can make our organizations and programs even better. For the first time, you can pre-register for the conference and select your workshop sessions. Therefore, it is important to register early to reserve a space in the sessions you want. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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3/5/2007 |
Updates |
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Included in this message are several updates for your information. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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2/14/2007 |
Message from the CEO Regarding Lobbying |
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As we enter this budget season, I have been asked to forward the attached message regarding lobbying from David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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2/13/2007 |
Disability Inclusion "Train the Trainer" Institute |
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The National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP), the Corporation’s disability inclusion training and technical assistance provider, will hold the first Disability Inclusion Train the Trainer Institute from April 18-21, 2007 in Boston, MA. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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2/13/2007 |
Change in Deadline |
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Due to inclement weather in the Washington, DC area and the closing of the federal government, we are extending the deadline for our National and South Dakota applicants. This includes applications for National Direct, National Education Award Program, National Professional Corps, Indian Tribes and South Dakota. The new deadline is February 16 at 5pm EST. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your interest in national service. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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2/12/2007 |
Professional Corps Exemption from Statutory Benefits Requirements |
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It has come to our attention that there are some questions about the requirements for health care coverage for full-time participants in professional corps programs. While the national service legislation generally requires AmeriCorps programs to provide health care coverage for eligible full-time participants, our Office of General Counsel has opined that the specific statutory authority for professional corps programs exempts them from health care coverage requirements. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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2/1/2007 |
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Higher Education Match List |
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The complete list, as of January 30, 2007, of colleges and universities that match the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is now available. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps
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2/1/2007 |
Using Corporation Resources to Fund AmeriCorps Alum Activities |
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Recently we have received a large number of questions regarding the use of PDAT, Admin and AmeriCorps program funds for activities provided by AmeriCorps Alums. I hope that the following will provide the needed clarification. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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1/7/2007 |
National AmeriCorps Week is May 13-20, 2007 |
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Message from Kristin McSwain regarding National AmeriCorps Week. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/19/2006 |
Change in Submission of Closeout Documents |
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We recently learned that some grantees may not be aware of a recent change in the Corporation’s closeout policies and are sending this notice to ensure everyone is up to date on the requirements. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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12/14/2006 |
2007 Evaluation Requirements |
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We have been receiving lots of questions on the new evaluation plan or summary requirement this year. You will find attached a revised FAQ with new Qs and As on what we expect for internal evaluations, and for state commissions, how you can use formula, admin, and PDAT funds to support statewide evaluations. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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12/8/2006 |
FY 2007 Guidance for Commissions on Submitting Continuation Recommendations |
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The purpose of this message is to inform you about the Corporation’s policy for submitting 2007 AmeriCorps request for continuations and continuation expansions. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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11/13/2006 |
Policy Update - November 2006 |
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I am particularly pleased to announce our new slot conversion and transfer policy in this Update. We hope this added flexibility will make it easier for programs to get things done. We received positive feedback on the first issue of the Update, and will continue to publish new issues as we develop new policies and procedures designed to decrease burden for you, and increase ease of doing business with us. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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11/9/2006 |
Continuation Applications for Grantees Applying for Year 2 Funding |
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As you know, we have been accepting continuation requests for FY ’06 on a rolling basis. For FY ’07, however all continuation requests will have the same due date: February 15, 2007. As a result, those of you with FY ’06 program years that do not begin until the 2007 calendar year, are caught in the transition between the two different continuation processes. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/9/2006 |
Recompeting Applicants |
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We will be hosting a technical assistance call for interested recompeting grantees on Friday, November 17th at 2:30pm EST. The conference call will review the application requirements for the AmeriCorps*National Grant competition, including changes that have occurred since your previous application for funding. The call will be recorded in case you are not able to participate. Call-in and replay information is listed below. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/9/2006 |
Continuation Applications for Grantees Applying for Year 3 Funding |
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As you know, we have been accepting continuation requests for FY ’06 on a rolling basis. For FY ’07, however all continuation requests will have the same due date: February 15, 2007. As a result, those of you with FY ’06 program years that do not begin until the 2007 calendar year are caught in the transition between the two different continuation processes. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/9/2006 |
Continuation Applications |
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After utilizing a rolling deadline for continuation applications last year, this year, all AmeriCorps*National continuation requests will have a single deadline - Thursday, February 15, 2007. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/2/2006 |
Draft of the 2008 National Application Instructions |
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You will find below a link to a draft of the 2008 National Application Instructions, which reflect a change from a one-step to a two-step process. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*National
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11/1/2006 |
Extension of Deadline for Admin, PDAT and Disability Application |
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Please be advised the deadline for submission of commission Admin, PDAT and Disability applications has been extended to COB EST on Friday, Nov. 3, 2006 due to temporary shut down of the eGrants system. |
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Program: |
AmeriCorps*State
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11/1/2006 |
Recent HHS interim final rule determining that service in AmeriCorps State/National or AmeriCorps VISTA constitutes a "work activity" for TANF purposes |
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Under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (TANF), adults receiving assistance are expected to engage in work activities and develop the capability to support themselves before their time-limited assistance runs out. Under the TANF rules issued by HHS in 1999, “community service” was included as a type of “work activity” but the rules did not define “community service.” Thus, states had leeway to define the term “community service” differently. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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10/26/2006 |
February 2007 ED Meeting - Save the Date |
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I am writing to invite you to participate in a two day ED meeting in Washington DC on February 15 and 16. I know that this can be a busy time for people but there is a great deal happening on multiple fronts at the Corporation and we want to make sure that all of you have the opportunity to participate in the discussion. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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10/25/2006 |
Statute, Regulations, and Provisions |
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You will now find our statute, regulations, and provisions available in a new format on our website, under Manage Current Grants and Contracts. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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10/4/2006 |
Policy Update - October 2006 |
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Welcome to the AmeriCorps State and National Policy Update Newsletter. Every quarter, or more frequently if warranted, we will distribute this collection of briefs on recent policy work at AmeriCorps State and National. The newsletter will include new policies that have been cleared and issued, as well as provide structured opportunities for you to provide input and feedback. We will follow most Updates with a conference call to discuss the issues raised. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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9/26/2006 |
Transition for Nicky Goren |
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Information regarding the recent transition of COS Nicky Goren from the Office of General Counsel to the CEO's office. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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9/8/2006 |
2007 Admin / PDAT / Disability Instructions |
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2007 Admin / PDAT / Disability Instructions are now available. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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8/29/2006 |
eGrants Now Accepting Applications |
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Notification that eGrants can now accept applications for the following competitions. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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8/23/2006 |
Correction to 2006 AmeriCorps Application Instructions |
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Notification of corrections to the 2006 AmeriCorps Application Instructions. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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8/22/2006 |
Serve to Remember… Marking the Anniversaries of Katrina and 9/11 |
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Thank you to all who responded to our request earlier this month for information on your disaster response efforts in the Gulf region and plans for commemorating the upcoming anniversaries of Katrina and 9/11. |
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AmeriCorps
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8/16/2006 |
2007 Instructions for State Commissions and eGrants Screens |
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Message from Kristin McSwain, Director AmeriCorps State/National, on 2007 Instructions for State Commissions and eGrants screens.
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AmeriCorps*State
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8/16/2006 |
2007 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Available, Application Instructions, Continuation Deadlines, Continuation Expansions |
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Message from Kristin McSwain, Director of AmeriCorps State/National, on the
2007 AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Available, Application Instructions, Continuation Deadlines, and Continuation Expansions. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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8/8/2006 |
State Service Plans and ACSI Survey |
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Two reminders of interest, one regarding State Service Plan submission and the other about the ACSI (customer satisfaction) survey. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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8/2/2006 |
Funding Available to Administer Child Care Payments for AmeriCorps Members |
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The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced the availability of an approximately $6 million grant to an organization that will administer the payments for child care for approximately 1,800 eligible AmeriCorps members.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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7/20/2006 |
Additional Formula Funding to Your 2006 Allocation |
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Each year, the Corporation allocates AmeriCorps funds to cover the costs of childcare for AmeriCorps members who qualify for the subsidy. The Corporation recently determined that we will not need all of the budgeted childcare funding for this fiscal year and can re-allocate the unneeded funds to the Formula and Competitive allotments. The attached chart shows revised allocations to each state for 2006 Formula funds, adding additional funds from this re-allotment of childcare funds. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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7/17/2006 |
Process for Requesting Additional Formula Funding to Your 2006 Allotment |
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At the recent National Conference on Volunteering and Service and on a Conference call held on July 10, 2006, David Eisner spoke to many of you about the increasing emphasis on federal agencies to clearly demonstrate efficient utilization of funds. Congressional appropriators have raised concerns about the amounts of AmeriCorps unobligated funding carried over from year to year. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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7/17/2006 |
Policy Update #1 |
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Many thanks to those of you who attended the policy session at the national conference. I have attached the Powerpoint presentation from this session for your information, and the list of policy issues that was generated by the participants. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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7/11/2006 |
Additional Formula MSYs |
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This is to remind you that State Commissions need to send a written request to your Corporation Program Officer requesting additional MSYs to your formula allocation by July 14, 2006. These MSYs are without additional funding attached. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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6/30/2006 |
On Behalf of the Office of Leadership Development and Training - Announcing the AmeriCorps Program Start-Up Institute |
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The Corporation’s Office of Leadership Development and Training is pleased to announce the first offering of the AmeriCorps Program Start-Up Institute. The target audience is staff of new AC*State and National grantees and their sub-grantees/sites, as well as, new staff to existing programs. We know that some of you have plans for training new programs that may be similar. We are not asking you to change your plans. Just know this training and the materials developed to support it may be useful to you in the future. For those looking for a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive training for new programs and staff - this is it! |
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AmeriCorps*State
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6/29/2006 |
On Behalf of the Corporation Trust Office - Announcing the new AmeriCorps Online Payment System |
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The National Service Trust is getting ready to launch a new online payment system that will automate the AmeriCorps Education Award process. As you might have learned at the recent National Conference in Seattle, the Trust has developed an online payment system that will allow AmeriCorps Members (and Alumni) to request their AmeriCorps Education Award benefits, including interest accrual and forbearance, online. The new automated process will be easy to use and eliminates the need to fill out and submit paper forms. Members will also be able to update their contact information, view their account information, the status of their requests, and contact the Trust all through the system. Best of all, payments will be made faster then previously. The new online system will make the Education Award process a much quicker and simpler process for all involved. |
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AmeriCorps
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6/26/2006 |
Message on the 2005 CNCS American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) of AmeriCorps State and National Grantees |
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Message from Elizabeth Seale, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Director of AmeriCorps, regarding the 2005 CNCS American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) of AmeriCorps State and National Grantees |
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AmeriCorps*State
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6/6/2006 |
Additional 2006 PDAT Funds to Strengthen the Capacity of AmeriCorps Programs to Prepare For and Respond To Disasters |
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The Corporation is making additional PDAT funds available to commissions to build the capacity of AmeriCorps State and National Direct programs (including EAPs) to prepare for and respond to disasters. These funds will be added to your 2006 State Commission PDAT grants. In addition, specialized training and technical assistance will be available through selected Corporation training providers. |
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AmeriCorps*State
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6/1/2006 |
AmeriCorps Boosts Disaster Response, Youth Service with $139 Million in New Funds to Support Nearly 18,000 Members |
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As hurricane season kicks off today with experts predicting another extremely active season, help is on the way from thousands of new AmeriCorps members who will work with Gulf Coast communities to prepare for upcoming disasters and rebuild from last year’s devastating storms. |
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AmeriCorps
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6/1/2006 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Evaluation |
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During rulemaking, defining new requirements for evaluation was one of the most difficult elements to work through. Our intent in defining the evaluation requirement in the rule is to offer opportunities for standardization while affording you the most flexibility in deciding what you want to evaluate, and how you want to evaluate it. We don’t want to be prescriptive, but want to allow each of you to determine your own evaluation design. |
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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5/30/2006 |
Change to One-year Funding in 2008 |
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The purpose of this memo is to inform you that AmeriCorps State and National is expecting to change from two-year to one-year funding effective in Fiscal Year 2008. Since its inception, AmeriCorps State and National has operated with two-year funds, enabling some carryover of unobligated funds from one fiscal year to the next. The move to one-year funding will align us with the practices of other federal grant programs. This change will not affect the length of your grant period—a three-year grant will be awarded with no change from present practice.
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AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*National
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5/11/2006 |
Frequently Asked Questions: 2006 State Service Plans |
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A State Service Plan, formerly known as the Unified State Plan, is a state commission’s 3-year strategy for coordinating national service and volunteer service activities across all streams of service in the state. Our statute requires a state service plan in order to ensure that all national service and volunteer service entities within a state—state commissions; State Offices; AmeriCorps National programs and other Corporation grantees and stakeholders; State Education Agencies; state networks of volunteer centers; Campus Compacts; and/or other volunteer service organizations within the state—are aware of each other and are coordinating activities. We encourage you to provide enough detail in your plan so that your partners in national service and volunteer service across the nation can learn from your experience. |
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