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Transcript of AmeriCorps Education Presentation FY2011
AmeriCorps State and NationalFY2011
Agenda
Speaker IntroductionsWhat is AmeriCorps?2011 AmeriCorps Funding PrioritiesHow to Apply for an AmeriCorps GrantNext Steps for YouAdditional Resources
What is AmeriCorps?
Maximizes the power of service and volunteering to improve lives in communities across the country
Provides grants to organizations to operate AmeriCorps programs that engage individuals in service as AmeriCorps members.
Funds high-quality programs that are developed by an applicant who designs a set of activities that demonstrate an evidence-based approach to creating community impact and solving community problems.
AmeriCorps Members
Individuals enrolled for an intensive term of service (300-1700 hours per year) in an AmeriCorps program
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
At least 17 years of age (no upper age limit)
Not a volunteer or a staff person
Receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for successful completion of a term of service
Some AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance and are eligible for health and childcare benefits
AmeriCorps State and National Grant Funds
Provide partial funding to support AmeriCorps programs
Require recipients to contribute match funding
Include an allotment of AmeriCorps member positions
Are directly tied to a specific number of member positions
Are solely for program-related expenses
AmeriCorps State and National Grant Funds are NOT
Used to duplicate or supplant pre-existing activities, staff, or volunteers.
For general organizational expenses.
Enough to support all program-related expenses.
Benefits of an AmeriCorps Grant
Expands the capacity of organizations to meet critical community needs
Provides funds to support program administration, access to training and technical assistance resources, and entrance into a national network of organizations
Allows organizations to recruit individuals from the community to serve as AmeriCorps members
Community members who serve as AmeriCorps members gain skills, experience, and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to be used to further their education or repay student loans
Eligible Grant Applicants
Non-profit organizations
Institutions of higher education
Government entities within states or territories
Indian tribes
Non-profit or higher education partnerships or consortia
Intermediaries that provide support to organizations with limited organizational capacity are encouraged to apply
EDUCATIONEnvironmental StewardshipHealthy FuturesEconomic OpportunityDisaster ServicesVeterans & Military Families
2011 Funding Priorities
Education Focus Area
The Corporation seeks to fund research- and evidence-based programs that improve academic outcomes for young children, youth, and young adults by helping them:
Prepare for school
Perform at grade level
Graduate from high school ready for college, work and life
Succeed in college and university
Emphasis on the lowest-performing schools
General Education Outcomes, including mentoring and
tutoring
Improved academic performance
Improved school attendance
Decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions
Decreased substance abuse, arrest, or gang involvement
Increased graduation rates and GED acquisition
Entrance into post-secondary institutions
Attainment of a post-secondary degree
Teaching Outcomes
Improved academic performance
Individuals continuing to teach after their term of service
Individuals remaining in the education field in a non-teaching role
Impact on student learning
Certification to teach after term of service
Early Childhood Outcomes
Demonstrated gains in school readiness in terms of:
Social and emotional development
Literacy skills
Numeracy skills
Education Program Activities might include
Providing counseling or programming that improves social and emotional development for young children
Teaching or assisting teachers in the lowest-performing schools
Tutoring, mentoring, or counseling students to improve academic achievement or classroom engagement.
Increasing participation in post secondary enrollment options, early-college high school, and other alternative credit-accumulation strategies.
Assisting economically disadvantaged students in navigating the college admissions process.
AmeriCorps State (single-state) Formula CompetitiveAmeriCorps National (multi-state)Indian Tribes
Applying for an AmeriCorps Grant
How to Apply for an AmeriCorps Grant
Organizations proposing to operate within one state only must apply through their State Service Commission. Commissions have two ways of awarding AmeriCorps funds:
Formula
Competitive
State Service Commissions have earlier deadlines and may have additional requirements for applicants.
Organizations proposing to operate in more than one state apply directly to the Corporation.
Indian tribes may apply through their State Service Commission or directly to the Corporation. The Corporation sets aside 1% of competitive funding specifically for Indian Tribes.
Application Materials
AmeriCorps Regulations: 45 Code of Federal Regulations Sections 2520-2550 (www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr) are the rules governing AmeriCorps programs and includes important topics such as matching requirements and program management requirements.
2011 Notice of Funding Opportunity (http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/10_0831_ac_nofo.pdf) Outlines the available grant opportunities, maximum allowable program costs, funding priorities and other information pertinent to the year’s competitions.
Application Instructions: Each section contains a description of the information that is to be addressed in that section of the application narrative.
eGrants account: Applications are submitted via eGrants and applicants must create an account.
Next Steps for You
Participate in the AmeriCorps State and National Outreach Call Series:
Introductory call: Provides specific information about the various types of AmeriCorps grants and the roles and responsibilities of an AmeriCorps grantee
Next Steps call: Reviews the materials needed to apply for a grant and discusses the application content selection criteria
Budget Calls: Reviews the components of an AmeriCorps budget and fiscal responsibility of an AmeriCorps grantee
Go to eventbrite.com and search for AmeriCorps to register for an upcoming call or visit: http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/10_1005_nofa_ac_tta.pdf
Review this online presentation in lieu of the Intro Call:
AmeriCorps Grants 101 slide presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/AmeriCorpsOutreach2009/americorps-grants-101-presentation
Important Dates for 2011 Applicants
Fall 2010 – State Service Commission deadlines vary, if you are a single-state program, contact your State Service Commission now!
January 25, 2011 – Multi-State and Indian tribes applications due to CNCS
June 2011 – Award Announcements
Resources to Assist Programs with the Application Process
www.americorps.gov Click on: How to Apply / Eligibility
http://americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/index.asp
Which takes you to: Link to State Competition information:http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/state.asp
Link to National Competition information:
http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/national .asp
Link to eGrantshttp://www.nationalservice.gov/egrants/
Additional Resource
www.americorps.gov/fitfinder
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