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                Call for Reviewers

AmeriCorps is looking to expand our pool of qualified external reviewers to support future reviews, including our upcoming FY 2024 grant application reviews. External reviewers will assess grant applications that align with the priority areas stated in the Serve America Act. Reviewers must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be accepted and must describe these qualifications in their application. Qualified reviewers will have five or more years of demonstrated experience in the fields of disaster services, education, environmental stewardships, healthy futures, economic opportunity, veterans and military families, or capacity building.

About AmeriCorps Grant Reviews

External reviewers will collaborate on a panel of review participants and complete their review tasks remotely.
	Each grant application is reviewed individually by the panel of external reviewers and then all reviewers participate in virtual panel discussions during business hours.
	Reviews include an evaluation of both the application narrative and budget for compliance.Time Commitment

The review process includes a training period, review period, and closeout period.
	Most reviews require an estimated 60-70 hour commitment over 4-6 weeks.
	Each grant competition may include unique elements and timeframes.
	AmeriCorps will conduct additional outreach for each grant competition and provide specific details and timeframes.Eligibility and Honoraria Information

Reviewers must have at least five years or more experience in: disaster services, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, economic opportunity, veterans and military families, or capacity building.
	Reviewers must use and access Microsoft Office Excel (version 2010 or later) and web-based programs such as SharePoint, eGrants, and webinars to participate in the AmeriCorps grant reviews.
	External reviewers must remain responsive with the AmeriCorps staff points of contact throughout the entire review period.
	AmeriCorps may pay reviewers, *except for federal employees and possibly those receiving unemployment benefits,* a discretionary honorarium payment for their participation in a grant review. The honorarium payment amount varies as it depends on the participant’s role and the expected deliverables. The historical honorarium payment for a reviewer in a 4-6 week review is up to $1,000. Expected honorarium payment amounts may be adjusted depending upon the unique elements and timeframes of each review process.
	All reviewers are carefully screened for conflicts of interest to ensure a fair process for applicants. For example, we would prioritize members of the public who are not affiliated with a current grantee or applicant to reduce the conflicts they have.How to Respond

If you would like to be considered as an external reviewers for AmeriCorps, please follow the steps listed below to be added to our recruitment pool:

Create an eGrants profile using the following link: https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/newaccount.jsp
	Click “**Become a Peer Reviewer**”
	On the next screen click “**Become a Peer Reviewer**” again (*Note*: you may have to temporarily enable pop ups)
	Follow the prompts entering all requested information. (Fields with a red asterisk are required)If you know someone with the appropriate qualifications who could be interested in the AmeriCorps Grant Review opportunity, please direct them to this website.

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