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Dates: After receiving numerous requests from the field and much consideration, CNCS has opted to change the deadline for application submission for the 2013 AmeriCorps State and National Notice Of Funding Opportunity (Notice). The new deadline is Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 5pm Eastern Time.
The decision to push the deadline was made as a result of the eGrants application being opened later than anticipated and to allow more time to applicants that are recovering from Superstorm Sandy. Successful applicants will be notified no later than June 14, 2013, contingent on full year appropriations.
The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service and volunteering. CNCS—through its AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs and the Social Innovation Fund—has helped to engage millions of citizens in meeting community and national challenges through service and volunteer action.
This AmeriCorps State and National (AmeriCorps) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Notice (Notice) will focus grant making for fiscal year 2013 in six focus areas identified by the Serve America Act (SAA):
- Disaster Services.
- Economic Opportunity.
- Education.
- Environmental Stewardship.
- Healthy Futures.
- Veterans and Military Families.
In order to maximize the impact of the public investment in national service, CNCS will fund programs that can demonstrate community impact and solve community problems using an evidence-based or evidence-informed approach (e.g. performance data, research, theory of change).
In accordance with the Obama Administration’s emphasis on open government, CNCS is committed to greater openness and transparency in grantmaking. Section V of this Notice includes a description of the review and selection process.
The following information pertaining to this competition for new and recompete applications will be published on the CNCS website (http://nationalservice.gov/about/open/grants.asp), within 90 business days after all grants are awarded:
- A blank template of external review form.
- A list of all compliant applications submitted.
- Executive summaries of all compliant applications prepared by the applicants as part of the application.
- Copies of the SF424 and Program Narrative submitted by applicants for successful applicants.
- Summaries of external reviewer’s comments for successful applications.
Publication of this Notice does not obligate CNCS to award any specific number of grants or to obligate the entire amount of funding available.
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Technical
Assistance Information:
Performance Measure Instructions for:
- Capacity Building (PDF)
- Disaster Services (PDF)
- Economic Opportunity (PDF)
- Education (PDF)
- Environmental Stewardship (PDF)
- Healthy Futures (PDF)
- Veterans and Military Families (PDF)
SIG eligible schools (Excel)
Priority schools: coming soon
Resources for AmeriCorps Grant Applicants
AmeriCorps State and National is hosting two sets of calls (one hour in length) for potential grant applicants – one call for all applicant organizations and a separate call for Indian tribes. Both calls will occur on the same day, with the call for all applicants at 1:00 pm eastern time and the call for Indian tribes following at 2:00 pm eastern time. Calls will be conducted in a standard format that includes a brief overview of the topic and a question and answer session with AmeriCorps Program Officers. The best way to ensure that your question receives a response is to submit it at least 24 hours in advance of the call. Please send your questions to americorpsgrants@cns.gov. All calls will be recorded. Replay information for each call is listed below.
Call topics:
AmeriCorps State and National Basics
AmeriCorps State and National Program Design & Management
AmeriCorps Grant Application Selection Criteria
Performance Measure Assistance
Steps for Registration
- Click the “register” link in the box which corresponds to the call you would like to attend. This will take you to an external website called eventbrite.
- When that website opens, click the orange REGISTER tab.
- Complete the registration information, changing the email address to your own if it is prepopulated. The page will also include the call-in information you need.
- An order confirmation screen will appear in eventbrite.com. Also, an email will be automatically sent to you confirming your ticket order. Tickets will include call number and access code you need to participate in the call. Tickets are free and you do NOT have to print the ticket for any reason, as the event is via telephone.
- Under “WHEN” on the right-hand side of the page, click “add to my calendar”, then “outlook calendar, “open” and then when the outlook window opens, click “save and close” in the top-left corner. You will receive an email confirmation.
Full TTA Call Schedule
Evaluation Information
This PowerPoint and recorded call provide a review of the AmeriCorps evaluation requirements and the place of evaluation in the application assessment criteria, including a description of the purpose and definition of evaluation in the context of the AmeriCorps program; the timeframe for planning, completing, and reporting on evaluations; and elements to consider in developing an evaluation plan.
Call replay - 888-567-0405, passcode 4946 until February 6, 2013.
AmeriCorps Webinar Series
A series of brief presentations for potential applicants to explain AmeriCorps grants, key terms and concepts, AmeriCorps members, funding categories, program design and management. Please view each presentation prior to joining a TA call.
Intro to State and National (PowerPoint/Script)
Key Terms (PowerPoint/Script)
AmeriCorps Members (PowerPoint/Script)
Categories of Grant Funds (PowerPoint/Script)
Program Management and Design (PowerPoint/Script)
AmeriCorps State and National Basics: Join this call if you have questions about the basic concepts and components of AmeriCorps State and National grants, the application review timeline or other general questions about AmeriCorps.
AmeriCorps State and National is holding a call about the Governor and Mayor Initiative that is included in the 2013 AmeriCorps State and National NOFO on Tuesday, November 20th at 1:30 pm ET.
Call in number 888-324-2612
Passcode is 4711645
Instant Replay Plus Information:
Replays are generally available one hour after a call ends.
End date: NOV-27-12 10:59 PM (CT)
Phone: Tfree: 866-489-8054
Passcode: 9872
General Call Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 866-443-1193
Passcode: 14695
End Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 9:59 PM (CT)
Tribe Call Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 866-441-1052
Passcode: 8837145
End Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 9:59 PM (CT)
AmeriCorps State and National Program Design & Management: If you have questions ranging from appropriate AmeriCorps member service activities, staffing for the program, grantee responsibilities, or any other question related to program design or program management, please join this call.
General Call Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 800-925-1774
Passcode: 9179810
End Date: Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 9:59 PM (CT)
Tribe Call Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 800-219-6388
Passcode: 2284932
End Date: Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 9:59 PM (CT)
General Call Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 866-373-1991
Passcode: 7958580
End Date: Saturday. December 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Tribe Call Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 888-568-0395
Passcode: 5280366
End Date: Saturday. December 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM (CT)
General Call Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 866-378-7472
Passcode: 1737618
End Date: Saturday. December 15, 2012 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Tribe Call Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 888-568-0748
Passcode: 2394503
End Date: Saturday. December 15, 2012 at 10:59 PM (CT)
AmeriCorps Grant Application Selection Criteria: If you have questions about the AmeriCorps grant application selection criteria, grant review process or any other questions that need addressed in order to complete your application, please join this call.
General Call Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 800-216-3090
Passcode: 3567242
End Date: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Tribe Call Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 866-452-2107
Passcode: 6020331
End Date: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM (CT)
General Call Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 866-422-8156
Passcode: 1814911
End Date: Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Tribal Call Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 800-695-3397
Passcode: 6441540
End Date: Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM (CT)
General Call Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 800-518-0083
Passcode: 2834076
End Date: Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Tribal Call Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 888-335-7280
Passcode: 6132591
End Date: Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 10:59 PM (CT)
General Call Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 888-562-4470
Passcode: 1650826
End Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Tribal Call Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
Register
Replay Number: 888-566-0573
Passcode: 7193516
End Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 10:59 PM (CT)
Performance Measure Assistance
AmeriCorps staff, along with our technical assistance providers, will also host several webinars to walk applicants through the newly created performance measure modules. The information in these modules will assist applicants in understanding how to create performance measures for their programs. The link next to the time will take you to the registration page for the webinar. The call information for each webinar is the same:
Phone: 1.888.453.4221
Passcode: 490675#
Password for the webinar: Pm2012 (case sensitive)
Oct 30, 2012 at 1:00-3:00 PM ET eGrants PM Module – AmeriCorps State Commissions
Oct 31, 2012 at 1:00-3:00 PM ET eGrants PM Module – AmeriCorps State Commissions
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:00-3:00 PM ET eGrants PM Module – AmeriCorps*National
Nov 28, 2012 at 3:00-5:00 PM ET eGrants PM Module – AmeriCorps State Commissions
Dec 4, 2012 at 1:00-3:00 PM ET eGrants PM Module – AmeriCorps*National
Dec 5, 2012 at 1:00-3:00 PM ET eGrants PM Module – AmeriCorps*National |
