AmeriCorps State Commissions Support Grant

 

To develop a State plan, to assist States in the application process, and to provide oversight of funded AmeriCorps programs within each State. The funds enable States to form a 15 to 25 member, independent, bipartisan commission appointed by a governor to implement service programs in their State.

Active 94.003 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., Public Law 111-13 Only State Service Commissions are eligible to apply. States will benefit. See program's Application Instructions. 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. For final procedures contact the Headquarters Office. See program's 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 30 to 60 days. The range is from one to two months. AmeriCorps does not offer an appeals process. See program's Application Instructions. Not applicable. Funds are used to operate a commission to oversee service programs. Performance Reports: AmeriCorps and its grant recipients are required to practice risk-based monitoring, and routine field and desk-based oversight of all 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 is voluntary. 50%. See program’s Application Instructions.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Assistance is usually awarded for project periods of one year; funding must be obligated during the award project 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/partner/how-it-works/americorps-state-national 95-2720-0-1-506 (Project Grants) FY 22$18,732,782.00; FY 23 est $19,344,658.00; FY 24 est $19,344,658.00; FY 21$18,538,000.00; FY 20$17,514,826.00; FY 19$17,526,750.00; - Range may vary based on annual appropriations and population based formulas. Range has been from $250,000 to $755,810 over the course of the program. Application Instructions. For detailed information contact the Headquarters Office. Not applicable.