Michigans AmeriCorps 20062007 Application Process

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Michigans AmeriCorps 2006-2007 Application
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
• Michigans AmeriCorps
• Learn and Serve Michigan
• Mentor Michigan
• Governors Service Awards
• Citizen 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 Michigans AmeriCorps
• AmeriCorpsVISTA
• 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
  Michigans AmeriCorps.

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Michigans 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.
• People power
• A team of members addressing a compelling need
• A way to leverage local federal resources

• 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 for 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?

• Michigans AmeriCorps member statistics based on
  a 2002-2003 statewide survey
• Average member age is 28
• Gender breakdown 75 Female, 25 Male
• Educational level
• Some College 51
• Bachelors Degree 22
• High School Diploma/GED 19
• Masters 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 Michigans 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-time65
• Less than full-time 35

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2005-2006 Michigans AmeriCorps Grantees

• 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!

• 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

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Member 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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Michigans AmeriCorps Needs and Service Activities

• 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

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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
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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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