AmeriCorps Commission Investment Fund 94.008

 

AmeriCorps is seeking to expand the capacity (knowledge, skills, and resources) of State Service Commissions and Alternative Administrative Entities in priority performance areas through the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Commission Investment Funds. These funds support AmeriCorps overall approach to help commissions implement their duties as required by the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended. With this grant program, AmeriCorps is particularly interested in activities that will forge new collaborations and partnerships or develop new skills and knowledge to produce significant and demonstrable improvements within the one-year grant period. The Commission Investment Funds may be used to support: commission staffing and staff development in priority performance areas; training events; and collaborative activities.

Active 94.008 Corporation For National and Community Service B - Project Grants Not applicable. National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended; Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act Only State Service Commissions are eligible to apply. States will benefit. Various records and forms required for first time applicants, as well as a copy of the applicant's last audit, may be requested. First time applicants must certify financial systems. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity and application instructions for information on other application procedures. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity and application instructions for information on award procedures Notice of Funding Opportunities, with important dates and deadlines, are listed here: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities From 90 to 120 days. CNCS does not offer an appeals process. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity Not applicable. Funds are used to improve commission service delivery to national service programs. Performance Reports: AmeriCorps and its award recipients are required to practice risk-based monitoring and routine field and desk-based oversight of all project/grant awards and expenditures. AmeriCorps grants are subject to audit by AmeriCorps employees, the AmeriCorps Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office, and auditors contracted by AmeriCorps. Grant recipients must maintain all grant financial and program records for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final Federal Financial Report for the award. This includes but is not limited to all financial records including receipts, disbursements, and vouchers for federal and non-federal costs; time cards, copies of all contracts, personnel records, and job descriptions; program execution and performance records, criminal history checks, and similar records to reflect all activities and spending performed under the award. Note that all individuals receiving a salary, living allowance, stipend, National Trust Education Award or similar compensation through a national service program funded by AmeriCorps must first clear a National Service Criminal History Check and those check records must be maintained within grant records. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Assistance is usually awarded for project periods of three or more years; funding must be obligated during the award project period and liquidated by the end of the closeout period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. Notice of Funding Opportunities are listed here: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities Arminda Pappas
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20525 USA
APappas@cns.gov
Phone: 202-606-6659 https://americorps.gov/ 95-2728-1-2-000 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$8,424,675.00; FY 23 est $10,625,000.00; FY 24 est $10,625,000.00; FY 21$8,735,000.00; FY 20$8,499,999.00; FY 19$1,498,425.00; - Not applicable/available. Not applicable. Not applicable.