AmeriCorps 2011 Grant Availability

Organizations interested in using national service to address critical community needs are invited to apply for a 2011AmeriCorps grant. Applications are being accepted now.

Learn more about AmeriCorps online resources by going to http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/national.asp.

Once in this website, scroll down to Additional Application Information and then to Technical Assistance Calls.

There are four types of calls:

1) Introductory Calls:
Introductory Calls are for anyone interested in learning more about the AmeriCorps National grant programs. The call will provide participants with an understanding of the purpose and benefits of AmeriCorps grants, the structure of AmeriCorps National programs and assist participants in determining if AmeriCorps is right for their organizations.

2) Next Steps Calls:
Next Steps calls are for those ready to begin their AmeriCorps grant application. The call will cover the materials needed to apply for an AmeriCorps grant, discuss the requirements and responsibilities of a grantee, review the application content and selection criteria and provide participants with the submission and selection timeline.

3) Budget Calls:
Budget calls will provide participants with information to assist in the development of the budget for their AmeriCorps grant application. Call topics will include basic guidelines, match requirements, member stipends and other member costs, and additional budget-related information.

4) Recompete Calls: FOR CURRENT GRANTEES ONLY.

AmeriCorps National Service Program - Final Rule

SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (``the Corporation'') is issuing several amendments to existing provisions relating to the AmeriCorps national service program and adding rules to clarify the Corporation's prohibition on making false or misleading statements and requirements for participant evaluations, living allowance disbursements, multiple applications for the same project, use of national service insignia, and other requirements. List of Topics I. Background II. Public Comments III. Specifics of Final Rule and Analysis of Comments A. Definition of Participant B. Prohibited Activities: Voter Registration C. Participant Evaluations and Eligibility To Serve a Second Term of Service D. Living Allowance Disbursements E. Waiver of Living Allowance by a Participant F. Applications for the Same Project G. Performance Measures H. Civil Rights I. Use of National Service Insignia J. Disqualification and Forfeiture Based on False or Misleading Statements K. Inspector General Access to Grantee Records L. State Commission Composition Requirements M. State Plans IV. Summary of Redesignations V. Effective Dates VI. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices DATES: This final rule is effective November 17, 2008.

H.R. 6407: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards

Sponsor: Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] Bill Text: The text of this legislation is not yet available on GovTrack. It may not have been made available by the Government Printing Office yet. Status: Introduced - Jun 26, 2008

AmeriCorps*VISTA Project Progress Report

The Progress Report (PPR) was designed to assure that AmeriCorps*VISTA sponsors address and fulfill legislated program purposes, meet agency program management and grant requirements, and assess progress toward project plan goals agreed upon in the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement. The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used Project Application to: (a) Better align the information requested on the Concept Paper and the Application; and (b) simplify the project plan while continuing to provide a robust tool for evaluating project performance. The Corporation seeks to revise the previously used PPR to: (a) Reduce respondent burden; (b) enhance data elements collected via this information collection tool; (c) establish reporting periods consistent with the Corporation's integrated grants management and reporting policies.