AmeriCorps Grants Information Workshop

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1 AmeriCorps Grants Information Workshop AmeriCorps State Formula Funding Connecticut Commission on Community Service Agenda How AmeriCorps funding works The roles of CNCS and CCCS AmeriCorps State AmeriCorps program management Formula funding application process & timeline Resources Presentation includes original content and slides adapted from CNCS AmeriCorps State & National Training Modules. 1

2 This training will not Tell you how to become an AmeriCorps Member Ensure that you are awarded an AmeriCorps or other CNCS grant Inform you of every CCCS or CNCS funding opportunity AmeriCorps is 2

3 AmeriCorps State & National AmeriCorps State & National Grants 3

4 AmeriCorps State & National What do AmeriCorps State & National Programs do? 4

5 How to become an AmeriCorps State & National Program: Multi-State AmeriCorps Programs 5

6 Indian Tribes Single-State AmeriCorps Programs 6

7 State Service Commissions Connecticut s State Service Commission The mission of the Connecticut Commission on Community Service (CCCS) is to foster a vibrant culture of service through volunteerism. 7

8 AmeriCorps*State Formula Grants AmeriCorps*State Program Funding State commissions oversee two AmeriCorps*State funding streams: AmeriCorps Competitive Applications submitted by state service commissions Funding determined by CNCS Programs compete nationally In Connecticut, open by invitation only AmeriCorps Formula Funding determined by state commissions Programs compete statewide only In Connecticu, open to all eligible entities proposing single-state programs to operate in Connecticut only 8

9 AmeriCorps*State Program Funding CNCS receives funding annually through the federal budgetmaking process. Those funds are then sub-granted to State Service Commissions, including CCCS. Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) AmeriCorps Senior Corps VISTA State NCCC Connecticut Commission on Community Service (CCCS) AmeriCorps*State Program Funding Funding currently being accepted for the program year. One-year contract Contract start date may either be 9/1/16 or 10/1/16 for new programs (non-negotiable) 9

10 What programs are eligible for AmeriCorps*State Formula funding? AmeriCorps*State Programs are: Public or private non-profit organizations Labor organizations Community organizations Faith-based organizations Institutions of higher education States, territories and other government entities Indian Tribes Partnerships of the above AmeriCorps Program Design AmeriCorps is based on economy of scale through a corps-based approach. Examples include: Members provide their service with the organization receiving the AmeriCorps grant Members are placed at community organizations by the grant recipient Members serve as a team on a single project. Members are placed individually or in small groups on various projects Members serve as teachers, health care providers, police officers, engineers, or other professionals in communities where there is an inadequate number of such professionals 10

11 AmeriCorps Program Design A few things to consider: You design a program that best meets identified local community needs. Will the service activities take place in one state or more than one state? Will your organization require funding from AmeriCorps to support members during their term of service? Do you partner with other organizations who can supplement your program s funding needs those elements of your program not supported by AmeriCorps formula funding? AmeriCorps*State Key Terms & Concepts 11

12 AmeriCorps Terms and Concepts AmeriCorps Terms & Concepts 12

13 AmeriCorps Terms & Concepts Performance Measures 13

14 What cannot be done with AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps Member Terminology 14

15 Cost per MSY Cost per MSY 15

16 AmeriCorps Members AmeriCorps Members 16

17 AmeriCorps Members vs. Volunteers Member Eligibility 17

18 Member Terminology Living Allowance 18

19 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Segal AmeriCorps Education Award 19

20 Terms of Service/Slot Type Member Terms of Service 20

21 Your Responsibilities to Members Prohibited Activities 21

22 Prohibited Activities Prohibited Activities 22

23 Prohibited Activities Prohibited Activities 23

24 AmeriCorps*State Categories of AmeriCorps Grants Overview 24

25 AmeriCorps Grant Focus Areas AmeriCorps Grant Funding 25

26 Cost Reimbursement Grants Cost Reimbursement Grants 26

27 Types of Cost Reimbursement Grants Professional Corps 27

28 Fixed Amount Grant Fixed Amount Grants 28

29 Types of Fixed Amount Grants Full-time Fixed Amount Grants 29

30 Education Award Program (EAP) Recap 30

31 AmeriCorps*State AmeriCorps Program Management & Design Are you ready for AmeriCorps? 31

32 Operating an AmeriCorps*CT Program An awarded AmeriCorps*Connecticut program becomes a legal sub-grantee of the Connecticut Commission on Community Service. Responsibilities & Requirements 32

33 An Effective AmeriCorps Program Program Management Structure 33

34 Program Management Structure Program Management Structure 34

35 Theory of Change Documenting the Need 35

36 Evidence Basis Evidence Basis 36

37 Considerations Outcomes 37

38 Completing Your Program Design AmeriCorps Grant Applications Notice of Funding Opportunities and application instructions are provided by CCCS via Applications consist of: a community need, an evidence-based intervention that will utilize AmeriCorps members to impact the need, descriptions of organizational management systems to support the program, information on the organization s capacity and a budget. Budget, including member living allowance and benefits, member and staff training, personnel costs, supplies, and evaluation. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to administer and monitor a federal grant. 38

39 AmeriCorps Grant Applications All applications must be submitted using CNCS s online grant management system, egrants AmeriCorps Formula Timeline 39

40 Which AmeriCorps Grant is Right For You? For more information Contact: Kate Scheuritzel Senior Program Officer Connecticut Commission on Community Service (CCCS) Office of Higher Education (OHE) 61 Woodland St., Hartford, CT Desk: (860) Fax: (860)

41 Thank you! 41