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Michigan’s AmeriCorps Michigan’s AmeriCorps 2006-2007 2006-2007
Application ProcessApplication Process
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CNCS
Federal Agency that administers All National Service Programs AmeriCorps Learn and Serve Senior Corps Special Initiatives and Days of Service
www.nationalservice.gov
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Our mission is to build a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strengthen communities through volunteerism.
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Michigan Community Service Commission
Administers the Following Programs:
Michigan’s AmeriCorpsLearn and Serve –
MichiganMentor MichiganGovernor’s Service
AwardsCitizen Corps
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Agenda
Overview of AmeriCorps
Available Funding
Application Process
Questions
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What is AmeriCorps?
National Service Program (Domestic Peace Corps)
Programs focus on community needs in one of four areas: Education, Environment, Public Safety, Homeland Security, or Human Needs
Members serve in programs and provide direct service to address community need.
Program goals include: Needs and Service Activities Strengthening Communities Participant Development
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AmeriCorps at the National Level
• Administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
•Established in 1993
•75,000 AmeriCorps members serve each year nationwide
•Different AmeriCorps Programs
•AmeriCorps State: Michigan’s AmeriCorps
•AmeriCorps*VISTA
•AmeriCorps National Direct
•AmeriCorps NCCC
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Where AmeriCorps Funding Comes From
Federal legislation reauthorizes funds to National Service Programs, including AmeriCorps
The CNCS administers the federal dollars as mandated in legislation
•Applicants from all states compete for a pool of dollars
•Programs meeting national priorities given preference
•Michigan receives set amount of dollars
•Based on population
•Programs meeting state priorities given preference
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AmeriCorps at the State Level
The MCSC is the administrative agent
for Michigan’s AmeriCorps.
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Michigan’s AmeriCorps Facts
21 programs in Michigan in 05-06 Over 900 members serving Members serve between 1700 hours
and 300 hours over 12 months Each program must have the
equivalent of 10 full-time members
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What to expect…
AmeriCorps is….AmeriCorps is…. People power A team of
members addressing a compelling need
A way to leverage local & federal resources
AmeriCorps is not…AmeriCorps is not… A staffing program A one person team Cheap labor A way to fund your
organization A bricks & mortar
grant
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Funds Available Funds Available for 2006-2007for 2006-2007
Amount of funding has not yet been determined
Expecting $1.2 Million to fund programs
Selected programs will begin Fall 2006
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Program Models
Program Design is determined by applicant Single Site Model Multi-site Model
• Local, Regional, Statewide Education Award Only Model
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Funding Priorities
Mentoring Early Childhood
Education/Development Service to Schools Not Making AYP Health/Physical Fitness Engaging Baby Boomers in Service
*Funding not exclusive to priority areas
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Program and Grant Size
Programs must request a minimum of 10 full-time members or equivalent (FTE)
Target average federal cost per FTE should not exceed $12,600.
Grant size is determined by size of the program.
Grant size may be limited based on funding availability
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Eligible Applicants
Educational institutions
Government/State Entities
Non-profit organizations with a 501(c)3 status
Must be in existence for at least 3 years.
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Match Requirements
Program Operational Costs require at least a 33% cash or in-kind match.
Member Support costs require at least 15% non-federal cash match.
First three years of funding: Member Support 85/15% (MCSC/Grantee) Program Operation 67/33% (MCSC/Grantee)
Fourth year and beyond Match increase subject to Federal and State
policy
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Prohibited Activities
Members are prohibited from engaging in:
Lobbying, religious instruction, advocacy, and some fundraising
Other prohibited activities detailed in application guidelines
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Member Eligibility, Recruitment & Selection
Members are recruited, selected and trained by each individual program.
Must be at least 17, possess high school diploma / GED (or agree to work towards it) or equivalent, and be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident alien.
Meet any additional qualifications as determined by the program.
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Member Terms of Service
Members serve Full time (1,700 hours within a 9 to 12 month period),
Half Time (900 hours),
Reduced Half Time (675 hours),
Quarter Time (450 hours), or
Minimum time/summer-only (300 hours).
Members must complete term of service within 12 months.
Members can serve additional terms, but will only receive 2 education awards.
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Who is AmeriCorps?
Michigan’s AmeriCorps member statistics based on a 2002-2003 statewide survey:
Average member age is 28Gender breakdown: 75% Female, 25% MaleEducational level
Some College: 51% Bachelor’s Degree: 22% High School Diploma/GED: 19% Master’s Degree/Higher: 5% Less than high school: 1%
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Who is AmeriCorps?
Ethnic breakdown: White: 57% African American:
34% Hispanic/Latino: 3% Asian Pacific
Islander: 3% Other: 2% Native
American/Alaskan Native: 1%
Reasons for joining Michigan’s AmeriCorps
Help People: 57% Get Education Award:
36% Work with diverse
groups: 34% Interest in a specific
issue: 16% Explore future Jobs:
10%
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Who is AmeriCorps?How applicants heard about AmeriCorps
Internet: 28% Members/Program Directors: 17% Flyer/Poster: 17% AmeriCorps Alumni: 8% Church: 5% College/University: 4%
Full-time vs. Part-time members Full-time:65% Less than full-time: 35%
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2005-2006 Michigan’s AmeriCorps Grantees
American Red Cross Baraga-Houghton-
Keweenaw ISD Catholic Family Services Char-Em ISD City Year Detroit Connect Michigan Alliance The Guidance Center MSU Extension 4-H Good Samaritan Ministries Ionia County ISD Jumpstart Michigan
Marquette-Alger RESA Michigan Habitat for Humanity Michigan Groundwater
Stewardship Program University of Michigan Michigan Campus Compact Michigan Primary Care
Association Camp Fire USA Communities in Schools Boys and Girls Club Volunteer Muskegon!
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Member BenefitsMember Benefits
Living Stipend Full-Time (min./max.) $10,900-
$21,800 Other member living stipends
prorated Federal funds cover up to 85% of
minimum living allowance Health Care (FT Only) Child Care (FT Only) Training
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Educational Award Levels
$4,725 full-time
$2,362 part-time
$1,800 reduced half-time
$1,250 quarter-time
$1,000 minimum time/summer only
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Programs must develop and track service outcomes that:
• Are specific and measurable• Are not already provided with existing funds or
volunteers• Do not duplicate the functions of existing
workers, or displace paid employees
Michigan’s AmeriCorpsNeeds and Service Activities
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Requirements for Tutoring Programs
Apply to all programs with academic focus
Curriculum must be high-quality and research based
Tutors must have high school diploma or equivalent
Pre- and in-service tutor training required
Appropriate member supervision by individuals with tutoring expertise
Identify strategies/tools to assess student progress and measure student outcomes
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Participant Development
Citizenship:Develop lifelong ethic of service.
Training:Supervision & Training must be provided.
Required Hours:Up to 20% of member hours can be devoted to training.
Opportunities:Provide Leadership opportunities for members and encourage personal growth.
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Strengthening Communities
Programs strengthen communities by: Mobilizing Community Assets Generating Volunteers Involving the Community Engaging diverse staff and AmeriCorps
members
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Program Expectations
All AmeriCorps programs: Generate volunteers Provide citizenship training to members Measure and account for impact Partner with faith-based and small
community-based organizations
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Other Requirements & Responsibilities
Program Provides: Member Contract Grievance Procedure Evaluation/ Outcome
measurement Identification (Site
and Member) Site agreements
Programs Also: Supervise sites Report on program
and financial activities Attend monthly
director meetings Participate in
statewide events
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2006-2007 Application Process
Submission Instructions Intent to Apply Forms due October 14 Concept Paper due October 31 to MCSC
One bound original and five bound copies Title Page Past Accomplishments Program Narrative Budget Form and Budget Narrative Latest Financial Audit Submission Checklist
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Selection Criteria
Rationale and Approach (10%) Member Outputs and Outcomes (20%) Community Outputs and Outcomes (20%) Organizational Capability (25%) Cost Effectiveness and Budget Adequacy
(25%)
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2006-2007 Application Process
Concept Paper due October 31, 2005 Peer and Staff Review Comprehensive Grant Application Due
January 3, 2006 Funding decisions announced May 2006 New programs required to complete
summer-long planning phase Programs start fall 2006
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Budget Overview
Budget form & Instructions in Appendix, page 42
All program expenses must be recorded in budget and budget narrative
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For More Information on AmeriCorps
Visit: www.americorps.gov www.michigan.gov/mcsc
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