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The funds enable States to form a 15 to 25 member, independent, bipartisan commission appointed by a governor to implement service programs in their State.
The Corporation for National and Community Service is the nation's largest grant-maker supporting service and volunteering. Through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America programs, the Corporation is a catalyst for change and offers every American a chance to contribute through service and volunteering.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Financial Management, Washington State Office Of | $ 1,066,418 | 2016-01-01 | 2022-06-30 | |
| Health & Human Services, Michigan Department Of | $ 570,972 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Children & Family Services, New York Office Of | $ 543,067 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Public Health, Illinois Department Of | $ 446,293 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Community Affairs, Georgia Department Of | $ 380,450 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Onestar National Service Commission | $ 920,399 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Massachusetts Service Alliance, Inc. | $ 434,678 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Florida Commision On Community Service | $ 916,966 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Executive Office Of The State Of California | $ 827,858 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Ohio Commission On Service And Volunteerism | $ 431,329 | 2019-01-01 | 2021-12-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds are used to operate a commission to oversee service programs.
Restrictions on use of funds are described in program?s Application Instructions.
Use of funds must be consistent with funded application, and are subject to the Corporation for National and Community Service?s (CNCS's) grants administration laws, regulations and policies.
Applications are limited to State Service Commissions (or approved alternative administrative entities) or partnerships/consortia of State Service Commissions.
All appropriated funds awarded under this program are discretionary.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to State or Territory Commissions for national service.
State governments may house or form non-profit organizations as commissions to receive awards.
Use of assistance must be consistent with funded approved grant application.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States will benefit. See program?s Application Instructions.
Credentials/Documentation
Various records and forms required for first time applicants, as well as a copy of the applicant's last audit, may be requested. First time applicants must certify financial systems. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. For final procedures contact the Headquarters Office.
Award Procedures
See program?s Application Instructions for information on award procedures.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended; Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act., Public Law 111-13.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days. The range is from one to two months.
Appeals
CNCS does not offer an appeals process.
Renewals
See program?s Application Instructions.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Funding is based on a population based formula mandated by statute. Matching Requirements: Percent: 50%. See program?s Application Instructions. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is usually awarded for project periods of one year; funding must be obligated during the award project period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No program reports are required.
Cash management reports are required.
CNCS uses the US HHS Payment Management System for payments and cash management reporting.
Progress reporting requirements are described in the awarded grant terms and conditions or provisions.
CNCS collects Federal Financial Reports (FFR).
FFRs are collected electronically by the HHS Payment Management System for CNCS.
CNCS and its grant recipients are required to practice risk-based monitoring, and routine field and desk-based oversight of all grant awards and expenditures.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. CNCS grants are subject to audit by CNCS employees, the CNCS Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office, and auditors contracted by CNCS.
Records
Grant recipients must maintain all grant financial and program records for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final Federal Financial Report for the award. This includes but is not limited to all financial records including receipts, disbursements, and vouchers for federal and non-federal costs; time cards, copies of all contracts, personnel records, and job descriptions; program execution and performance records, criminal history checks, and similar records to reflect all activities and spending performed under the award. Note that all individuals receiving a salary, living allowance, stipend, National Trust Education Award or similar compensation through a national service program funded by CNCS must first clear a National Service Criminal History Check and those check records must be maintained within grant records.
Financial Information
Account Identification
95-2720-0-1-506.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $130,613,495; FY 17 est $128,804,807; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range may vary based on annual appropriations and population based formulas. Range has been from $250,000 to $755,810 over the course of the program.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Application Instructions. For detailed information contact the Headquarters Office.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Jill Graham 250 E Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20525 Email: jgraham@cns.gov Phone: 2026066905
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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