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AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUMSEPTEMBER 12-14, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA


CNCS UPDATES

GINA CROSS

Acting DirectorAmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps

(NCCC)

AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

OUR MISSION

To strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service.

The Mission of the Disaster Services Unit

The Disaster Services Unit (DSU) coordinates the agency’s engagement across the disaster services continuum to include: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

The DSU’s role as the central hub for all AmeriCorps and Senior Corps disaster related activities ensures that CNCS’ engagement in this area is appropriate, consistent, and coordinated.

EILEEN CONOBOY

Acting DirectorAmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America

(VISTA)


AmeriCorps VISTA

Snapshot: Helping Homeless Vets

Leveraging Funds

Recruiting Volunteers

Setting up Partnerships

Raising Awareness

Snapshot: Putting coal miners back to work

AmeriCorps.gov/VISTA

JOE LICIARDELLO

Acting Chief Grants OfficerOffice of Grants Management

(OGM)


TONY LEPORE

Project ManagerGrants and Member Management (GMM)

Office of Information Technology



Grants and Member Management (GMM)

IT Modernization Program Update

GMM Program OverviewModernizing our platforms and business processes used to deliver grant and member management services

Over the next 3-5 years, we are building and modernizing:

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• Grants Management (eGrants): FY15-FY19 (Currently in User Acceptance Testing)

Member Management (My AmeriCorps Portal): FY16-FY20 (Beta Product in Development)

Data Analytics and Mobile (Performance Measures Module): FY17-FY 20 (Alpha Product is in Development)

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Phase 1 System PreviewClick Here - Phase 1 – Overview Video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPW_rTWEdHU&feature=youtu.be

Phase 2 Highlights

• Applicants will be able to search for opportunities, apply, and accept positions using a laptop, smart phone, or tabletRecruitment will be amplified through integration with Social MediaGrantees and Members will have improved access to their data

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Phase 3 Highlights

• Performance Measures: Grantees will be able to develop performance plans and report progress, and CNCS staff will now be better positioned to evolve performance management with changes in strategy.Disaster Services Mobile App: Grantees and staff will benefit from mobile services to enable improved reporting and response.

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What to ExpectAccess to modern, IT services and a flexible Grants and Member Management SystemPhased transition from current systems with a period of limited concurrent use (New GMM System Integrated with eGrants Performance Measures System)Well-coordinated implementation, advanced notification, and access to training that fits in with business cyclesMigration of Existing Data and Grantee Administrator AccountsPost implementation period of stabilization and refinement with routine updatesContact Us - [email protected]

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JENNIFER BASTRESS TAHMASEBI

Deputy DirectorAmeriCorps State and National


AmeriCorps NOFO• NOFO not NOFA

• Change in Administration

• Streamlined the NOFO requirement• Page Limit

Eliminated narrative for two sections because of duplication: intervention and cost effectiveness and budget adequacyEliminated narrative for two sections that are more appropriately handled at a different time during the grant making process: Member Identification & TrainingEliminated CNCS requirement for collecting letters of support

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AmeriCorps NOFO

• Added a learning memo

• Evidence section has been retooled to a two-step process based on feedback from the field

• Increased the living allowance

• Increase the maximum cost per MSY for cost reimbursement grants

• No Segal Education Award Amounts

Subject Change

No Abortion ServicesProviding abortion services is limited to:

• Performing abortions.

• Being present in the room during an abortion in support of the woman or the procedure.

• Obtaining or providing medications to induce a medial abortion.

No Abortion ReferralsReferrals for abortion services is limited to:

• Scheduling or arranging for an abortion-related appointment, including any pre-procedure appointment required by law to obtain an abortion.

• Providing or organizing transportation for patients to obtain an abortion when the AmeriCorps member or assigning staff member has actual prior knowledge that the purpose of the visit is to obtain an abortion.

• Accompanying or providing translation services for patients obtaining an abortion.

No Abortion Referrals, cont.Referrals for abortion services is limited to:

• Providing counseling or support before or during the procedure, including explaining what the procedure will be like, explaining what’s required to obtain an abortion in a given state, explaining or obtaining signed abortion consent forms from clients interested in abortions, negotiating fees or insurance coverage for a particular abortion, or other activity that promotes or encourages an abortion.

• Providing information such as the name, address, website, telephone number, or other relevant factual information about an abortion provider.

No Abortion Referrals, cont.Referrals for abortion services is limited to:

• Promoting or encouraging use of abortion as a method of family planning.

• Any other activity with the immediate effort of promoting, encouraging, or advocating for abortion.

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