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NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS

 

Summer National Service Program

AGENCY: National Civilian Community Corps.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of Funds.

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SUMMARY: To establish a cooperative agreement with a non-profit 
organization capable of setting-up and operating a youth camp in 
support of the Summer National Service Program.

DATES: Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on 
February 28, 1994 to be eligible.

ADDRESSES: To receive an application kit, contact: National Civilian 
Community Corps, 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW., (11th floor), Washington, DC 
20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Knight, or Maurice Salth at (202) 
606-5000 ext 103.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The National And Community Service Act of 1990 created the Civilian 
Community Corps (CCC). The mission of the CCC is as follows:

    To promote civic pride and responsibility through community 
service. Corps members in collaboration with community 
representatives will undertake community projects with agreed upon 
and measurable results. Participants shall be racially, 
economically, and socially diverse youth and receive innovative and 
structured training programs that combine the best of military 
training techniques, Civilian Conservation Corps values, and service 
learning models.

    An amendment to the 1990 legislation, signed in September 1993 by 
President Clinton, brought the CCC under the umbrella of the National 
Community Service Corporation. The CCC was then re-named the National 
Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) to indicate it's nation wide impact and 
also to distinguish this program from other regional and state programs 
such as the California Community Corps. Subtitle E of the amendment 
describes the role and responsibilities of NCCC. One of those 
responsibilities is to establish a summer national service program.

The Summer National Service Program

    Under the summer national service program of the NCCC, a diverse 
group of youths aged 14 through 17 from urban or rural areas shall work 
in teams on NCCC projects. To the extent practicable, at least 50% of 
the participants in the summer national service program shall be 
economically disadvantaged youths. The summer program will run for 
eight weeks beginning July 5, 1994. This will include two weeks of 
training and six weeks devoted to community service projects. The camp 
is to be located in the Northeastern region of the United States. This 
region is defined as including the following states: MA, ME, VT, NH, 
RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, DC, VA, and WV.
    Youth participants in the summer camp are referred to as Corps 
Members (CMs). CMs will participate in solving community needs. The 
theme for the summer of 1994 is ``The Summer Of Safety''. Community 
service projects should be selected that fall within the category of 
public safety. Work on projects should be performed by CMs in small 
groups (10-12) under the guidance of a team leader. The work 
environment will be dictated by the projects available.
    The following list gives some examples of projects with a public 
safety theme. (Note that these are examples only; actual projects may 
vary.)

    1. CMs could design and put on a puppet show for young children 
that explains or teaches some aspect of public safety. Scripts could 
address safety issues of interest for the specific community 
involved. Shows could be presented at various community locations. 
Scripts could also be changed over the term of the project to cover 
various safety issues.
    2. General community clean up and rehabilitation. Promotes 
safety.
    3. Converting vacant lots for community use.
    4. Make playgrounds safe. Clean and supervise.
    5. Work with younger kids and parents on personal safety 
aspects. The issue to avoid kidnapping situations may fit in well 
with community concerns.
    6. A project to clean up public transportation can make 
facilities safer.
    7. A project to work with senior citizens. For example CMs could 
accompany senior citizens to the market--assist in crossing streets 
safely, getting groceries and storing groceries safely in the home.

    Additionally, diverse CMs will need to learn to live and work 
together in a residential setting. Every effort should be made to 
ensure each CM will have the opportunity to perform a leadership role 
in one or more projects.

Eligible Strategy

    The applicant selected under this cooperative agreement shall be 
known as the cooperator. It is important for the NCCC and the 
Cooperator to establish a good collaborative relationship to ensure 
program success. NCCC will provide guidance and over-sight of this 
program on a macro level including budget approval. Additionally, NCCC 
will provide: (1) Training for camp training staff (team leaders), (2) 
the curriculum and courseware for CM training, and (4) camp uniforms 
for the CMs.
    Applicants should present their proposals to NCCC prior to the 
established deadline showing the ability to accomplish the following:

    1. Complete, on schedule, NCCC's time-phased plan to get the 
summer camp up and running in a cost efficient manner. In general, 
this will include the complete care, feeding, and training or all 
CMs and camp staff.
    2. Select a camp located in the Northeast suitable to support 
200 CMs.
    3. Provide an over-all cost for operating the camp.
    4. Hire qualified camp staff and administrators. Staff and 
administrators will reflect the principles of diversity established 
by NCCC, be quality oriented with high personal standards, and 
capable of being good role models for CMs. The camp team leader 
staff must be available as a group to receive a week of training 
from NCCC prior to camp start date.
    5. Work with local community to select community service 
projects that are related to public safety. Projects must meet NCCC 
guidelines and allow CMs to develop leadership and vocational 
skills. Cooperator will brief the NCCC on all projects selected.
    6. Provide safe transportation of CMs to and from community work 
project locations. (Buses or vans)
    7. Provide off-site meals for CMs when required during community 
project work.
    8. Conduct two week training program for CMs using curriculum 
and courseware provided by NCCC.
    9. Provide pre-camp presentation (on-site) to NCCC staff with 
details of camp operations not later than one week prior to camp 
start date. Presentation should include, but is not limited to, 
operating procedures, how complaints are handled (with the 
community, with camp staff, with CMs, with parents), record keeping 
procedures, discipline plan, and discharge procedures.
    10. Recruit CMs to attend camp. CMs can be recruited nation-wide 
and should be selected to ensure the population diversity of America 
is reflected. At least 50% should be economically disadvantaged 
youths. The cooperator shall prepare and include a recruitment plan 
with the application.
    11. To the extent possible, all training, education, activities 
will be experiential and structured to permit maximum CM learning. 
Training principles will be integrated into community service 
projects.
    12. Set up a system to account for and disburse funds to CMs 
that will include an initial allowance and a follow-on living 
allowance every two weeks.
    13. Manage and distribute CM camp clothing items provided by 
NCCC. Clothing items are being determined but will likely include 2 
shorts, 2 pants, 2 tee shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 light windbreaker, 1 
cap, one pair of sneakers, and one knapsack per camper. Spare items 
will also need to be stored and accounted for.
    14. Cooperator will provide any other equipment required for 
community service projects (i.e. small handtools such as rakes and 
shovels, cleaning items, etc.). Also safety equipment must be 
supplied by the cooperator as needed for the project (i.e., safety 
goggles, ear protection, hard hats, gloves, etc.).
    15. Cooperator will provide recreation services and supplies. A 
physical education plan and leisure activity plan should be 
included.
    16. Provide an ``after action'' report and presentation to the 
NCCC to capture lessons learned for following camps.
    17. Cooperator will provide a plan for basic health care for the 
CMs. Plan should explain the facilities to be used.
    18. A cost narrative proposal must be provided for all of the 
above items, payments, etc., and will accompany the application form 
submitted.
    19. Applicant should include a resume or short biography of the 
primary project director. If the director has not been selected, 
provide a job description for that position.

Eligible Applicants

    Non-profit organizations, including education institutions with a 
demonstrated commitment to youth, public service, and the capability to 
accomplish all tasks outlined above are eligible to apply.

General Criteria for Applicant Selection

    Applicants will be reviewed and evaluated using the criteria below 
as well as on conformance to the instructions included in this document 
and in the application itself.

    1. Evidence of ability to successfully accomplish all tasks 
outlined under the ``eligible strategy'' section above in a cost 
effective and efficient manner.
    2. Specific plans to recruit a diverse CM population to attend 
the summer camp.
    3. Specific plans to identify and coordinate community service 
projects with the local community outside the camp.
    4. Specific plans to work with other available community 
organizations to benefit CMs. For example, working with educational 
facilities in the area to enrich individual CM learning and growth.
    5. Ability of the applicant to provide additional positive 
activities for CMs (e.g., mentoring, tutoring, skills training, or 
recreational/cultural/educational opportunities).
    6. A carefully formulated over-all plan which includes time-
phased and quantifiable objectives, and the feasibility of proposed 
methods for meeting those objectives.
    7. Detailed description of plan for providing feedback to CMs to 
reinforce training and community service project experiences.
    8. Detailed plan for providing a team approach for the diverse 
camp population. Explain how small groups will interact to develop a 
feeling of community, togetherness, and team spirit.
    9. Plan for reporting and briefing results of the summer of 
service program, including lessons learned, to the NCCC staff.

Application Review Process

    Applications submitted will be reviewed and evaluated according to 
the above criteria. NCCC reserves the right to ask for evidence of any 
claims of past performance or future capability.

Application Submissions

    All applications must consist of:

    1. Application for Federal Assistance (Form 424) with narrative 
budget justification, a detailed work plan, and required Assurances.
    2. Signed and dated certification regarding drug fee workplace 
requirements.
    3. Signed and dated certification regarding debarment, 
suspension, and other responsibility matters (primary covered 
transactions).
    4. Signed and dated certification regarding lobbying if the 
Federal Assistance requested exceeds $100,000.

    (The certifications in 2, 3, and 4 above are included in the 
application kit.)

    January 24, 1994.
Frederick Peters,
Deputy Director of Training, Education & Military Affairs.
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