AmeriCorps September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants 94.012

 

The purpose of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant funding is to mobilize more Americans to engage in service activities that meet vital community needs and honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service as a result of that tragedy.

Active 94.012 Corporation For National and Community Service B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 In 2016, September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance grantees held 47 service events across the country engaging over 35,000 volunteers in day of service activities.
Fiscal Year 2022 The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant, authorized under the Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act, awards grants for projects on and near September 11th that honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service in response to that tragedy. September 11th Day of Service projects meet an important community need or help to address systemic issues. In Fiscal Year 2022, more than 20,000 volunteers participated in September 11th service projects led by grantees. The National and Community Service Act of 1990, Title 1, Part 1, Subtitle H, Section 198(k), Public Law 101-610, 42 U.S.C. 12653(k), Statute 104,3127 See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. 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. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 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. 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 60 to 90 days. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. Not applicable. From 60 to 90 days. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. Proposal selection criteria are described in the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity. Use of funds must be consistent with the funded application, and are subject to AmeriCorps’ grants administration laws, regulations, and policies. All appropriated funds awarded under this program are discretionary. 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. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 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 is voluntary. See program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for matching information.

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. AmeriCorps maintains regional locations in the United States. Refer to the AmeriCorps website for address and contact information: https://americorps.gov/contact. Notice of Funding Opportunities are listed here: https://americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities Emily Stock
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20525 USA
daysofservice@cns.gov
Phone: 202-606-3836 https://americorps.gov/partner 95-2728-1-2-000 (Project Grants) FY 22$1,975,920.00; FY 23 est $3,931,251.00; FY 24 est $3,931,251.00; FY 21$2,100,000.00; FY 20$2,256,551.00; FY 19$1,590,322.00; FY 18$1,174,244.00; FY 17 FY 16 est $648,000.00; - FY 22: Awards ranging from $80,000 to $500,000, with an average award of $230,058. FY 23: Awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with an average award of $280,945. FY 24: Projected awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2016 Please see the transparency section of www.nationalservice.gov for examples of funded projects.
Fiscal Year 2022 September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance grantees recruited, trained, and coordinated a total of 20,292 volunteers through their FY 22 program activities.
Fiscal Year 2023 The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) has leveraged a September 11th Day of Service grant of $168,748 to host service projects across the state of Michigan on and near September 11th. Service projects will focus on implementing community resilience projects, developing community disaster preparedness plans, engaging individuals in efforts towards racial equity and justice, and/or implementing solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. The grant will support MCSC in recruiting and managing 5,000 volunteers for these projects.