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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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