[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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