[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46578-46579]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22197]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Availability of Funds for Governor's Innovative Programs,
National Nonprofit Demonstration Programs, and Disability Demonstration
Programs
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice of availability of funds.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (the
Corporation) announces the availability of up to $3,000,000 for
Governor's Innovative Programs and National Nonprofit Demonstration
Programs. The Corporation also announces the availability of up to
$2,000,000 for AmeriCorps* Disability Demonstration Programs. This
program should demonstrate ways to recruit and integrate individuals
with disabilities in all aspects of AmeriCorps* programs. Under the
National Nonprofit and Disability Demonstration Programs, organizations
and qualified agencies can apply for grants to operate AmeriCorps*
programs. Governors may apply for grants to operate AmeriCorps* or
other innovative programs that engage Americans in community service to
meet critical needs. The Corporation expects to make up to 20 grants.
The grant size will vary by circumstance, program scope, and need. The
Corporation does not anticipate making operating grants in excess of
$300,000. This program is subject to the availability of funds.
DATES: Application materials will be available beginning on September
6, 1995. Deadline for submission of applications for the Governor's
Demonstration Programs is November 7, 1995. Deadline for submission of
applications for National Nonprofit Demonstration Programs is October
24, 1995. Deadline for the Disability Demonstration Programs is October
31, 1995. Applications for all three programs must be received at the
Corporation by 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on the specified due date
indicated for each program.
ADDRESSES: Applications must be submitted to: Corporation for National
Service, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC. 20525, Attention:
Margaret Rosenberry. Applications may not be submitted by facsimile.
This notice may be requested in an alternative format for the visually
impaired by calling 202-606-5000, ext. 260.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain application materials,
contact the Corporation in writing or via facsimile at (202) 565-2786,
Attention: Margaret Rosenberry. For further information, contact
Margaret Rosenberry, Director of Planning and Program Development, at
(202) 606-5000, ext. 154.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Corporation is a federal government corporation that engages
Americans of all ages and backgrounds in community-based service.
Through their service, participants have direct and demonstrable impact
on the nation's education, public safety, human, and environmental
needs. In doing so, the Corporation fosters civic responsibility,
strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people, and provides
educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to
service. Pursuant to the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as
amended, the Corporation ``may undertake activities to * * * support
innovative and model programs.'' 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12653(b).
Through these programs, the Corporation hopes to learn how it can
provide more flexibility in program models and requirements without
compromising program quality and without losing our emphasis on
``getting things done,'' strengthening communities, and developing
participants. In general, the Corporation is accepting applications
from national nonprofits, governors and state commissions, AmeriCorps*
programs, and organizations working with persons with disabilities. The
programs funded under these grants should encourage innovation, expand
the universe of service models, and support service programs in a
variety of settings.
Period of Support
Grants are made on an annual basis. Grantees may apply for second
year support under AmeriCorps* or Subtitle H if funding is available.
Renewal funding is not guaranteed and will be based on quality,
successful performance, and availability of funds.
Eligible Applicants
For the Governor's Innovative Programs, the state commission on
national service will serve as the legal applicant, and the governor
may designate other state and/or local agencies or offices as partners
in the effort. Although the commission serves as the grantee, the
programs may not be operated by the commission itself. Instead, the
programs must be operated by appropriate state or local government
agencies, and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher
education, or Indian tribes. A letter from the governor which
demonstrates support for the program both financially and
programmatically is required for this application.
For National Nonprofit Demonstration Programs, only national
nonprofit organizations that represent networks of youth or senior
citizen-serving organizations, or those that promote and provide
technical assistance to volunteer programs and networks are eligible to
apply. The national nonprofit organization may apply to operate a
demonstration in one, two or three sites. The term ``national
nonprofit'' means any nonprofit organization whose mission, membership,
activities, or constituencies are national in scope.
Existing AmeriCorps* State grantees funded, in part or in whole, as
a competitive program (rather than with funds solely from the state
formula) and their operating or project sites, state commissions,
AmeriCorps* National grantees and their operating or project sites,
Learn & Serve America Demonstration Programs that have AmeriCorps*
Members, and organizations that work with the disability community and
can provide technical assistance to AmeriCorps* programs, are eligible
to apply for the Disability Demonstration Programs. If an applicant is
working with existing AmeriCorps* program(s), a letter from the
program(s) which demonstrates support and participation is required.
Those AmeriCorps* State grantees that do not know whether they are
competitive or formula programs should contact their state commission.
The ineligibility of AmeriCorps* State grantees funded from the state
formula to apply for Disability Demonstration Programs is pursuant to
42 U.S.C. Sec. 12581(d)(5)(B).
Program Preferences and Priorities
The Corporation is seeking demonstration programs that enhance
existing programming at the state and local level, and will provide new
knowledge about effective service programming and its impact on
schools, communities, Members/participants and institutions. Therefore,
particular emphasis will be placed on programs
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that can do one or more of the following:
1. Demonstrate new ways to link private businesses, foundations,
and the public sector in joint service initiatives;
2. Enhance existing efforts and forge new partnerships with
volunteer and community service programs;
3. Involve AmeriCorps* in recruiting, training, and supervising
volunteers who receive no stipends;
4. Demonstrate ways to recruit and include persons with
disabilities in all aspects of participation as AmeriCorps* Members;
5. Join youth and adults over age 55 to serve their communities
together;
6. Operate in rural areas; and/or
7. Involve school-age youth in summer and school-year service-
learning activities.
The specific priorities differ for each of the three Demonstration
Program categories. The Corporation encourages applicants to develop
focused programs and not to design programs to meet multiple
priorities. Those applying for funds under the National Nonprofit
Demonstration Program must meet community needs in the following areas:
1. Public Safety--especially violence against women and community
policing;
2. Early Childhood Development--especially in health, school
readiness, child care, parenting and needs of children ages 0-6;
3. Teen Pregnancy Prevention; or
4. After-school and Summer Childcare.
Under Governor's Innovative Programs, applicants may choose to meet
needs identified by the governor or by the state commission on national
and community service. Disability Demonstration Programs must meet the
priorities established by the AmeriCorps* programs with which they will
work and may add independent living to service activities.
Match Requirements
There are three basic requirements concerning program funding for
all Demonstration Programs.
1. The Corporation share of the total cost of the program may not
exceed 80%. The applicant may choose in which specific areas of the
budget the 20% match will be made.
2. Each grantee must provide for its share of the cost of carrying
out a funded program through a payment in non-federal cash and in-kind,
and may provide for such share through state and local sources. At
least 10% of the match must be cash.
3. The recipient of a grant may speed no more than 5% of the total
grant funds on administrative costs. Additional administrative costs
may be covered in the match.
Overview of Application Requirements
Application requirements will be set forth in detail in the
application materials. Generally, all programs must comply with all
applicable OMB circulars for grant management and with federal laws and
regulations, including the supplementation, nonduplication and
nondisplacement provisions set forth in 45 CFR 2506.2. Nonprofit
organizations must comply with the independent audit requirements of
OMB Circular A-133. The Corporation will provide copies of OMB
circulars to applicants that do not have access to such materials.
Each applicant must submit one original and six (6) copies of the
application package. The application must include all the forms and
components listed in the instructions for the application. Applications
must not exceed the page limitations specified for each section. Only
10 pages of appendices will be accepted (this includes annual reports,
letters of support, and any supplementary material not specifically
requested in the application.) Applications must be received at the
Corporation by the relevant deadline date. Facsimiles will not be
accepted.
Application Review
The Corporation is looking for high quality programs that are
innovative and have the potential to be replicated. Applications are
evaluated through a multi-stage process that includes reviews by peers
and the Corporation staff. Decisions on semi-finalists will be made by
the Corporation leadership, and semi-finalists may be asked to supply
additional information and an implementation plan before final
decisions are made. In addition, the Corporation may bring semi-
finalists in for interviews. During the peer review process, the
applications will be evaluated on the criteria listed below:
(1) Program Concept and Design (40%)
(2) Organizational Capacity (30%)
(3) Innovation and Ability to Advance the Field (20%)
(4) Cost-Effectiveness (10%).
In addition to the priorities set by the Corporation, the Corporation
staff will, during the staff review process, also take into
consideration diversity of geographic distribution and program model
diversity in making its funding recommendations.
Dated: September 1, 1995.
Terry Russell,
General Counsel, Corporation for National and Community Service.
[FR Doc. 95-22197 Filed 9-6-95; 8:45 am]
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