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              AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants FY 2015
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                Table of ContentsApplication DeadlineIntent to ApplyFunding Announcement, Glossary and Application InstructionsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQS)Performance Measure InstructionsTechnical Assistance InformationTechnical Assistance DocumentsTechnical Assistance Call Schedule and Registration***The deadline for applying to the******FY 2015 AmeriCorps Indian Tribes grant*competitions *has been extended until Friday, May 1st, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time***.  The required Logic Model component of this application is being added and available for completion. This requirement only pertains to New and Recompeting applications.  (The Logic Model is not required for Planning Grant applications or Continuation applications.) For applicants who have already submitted your grant application, your application will be returned to you immediately to enable re-work make revisions (complete the Logic Model). All applicants must adhere to the new deadline of Friday, May 1st, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.Priorities:In the FY 2015 AmeriCorps Indian Tribes competition, CNCS seeks to prioritize the investment of national service resources in:Disaster Services -- improving community resiliency through disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigationEconomic Opportunity -- increasing economic opportunities for communities, specifically opportunity youth (see Glossary), both as the population served and as AmeriCorps members.Education -- improving student academic performance including STEMVeterans and Military Families -- positively impacting the quality of life of veterans and improving military family strengthHealthy futures – positively impacting behavioral health outcomes and/or increasing the capacity of tribal communities to offer behavioral health prevention and support services**AmeriCorps and Bureau of Indian Education Partnership**In addition to the funding priorities listed above, AmeriCorps is partnering with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to create the Indian Education Fellows program. The purpose of the **Indian Education Fellow**s grant program is to provide academic support, tutoring and mentoring to Native children and youth in eligible tribally-controlled BIE funded schools. The Fellows will serve as mentors, tutors and educators providing a full array of academic support to Native students. The program aims to improve student academic performance and engagement while preparing students for lifelong success.The partnership between AmeriCorps and BIE is in response to the President’s announcement of Generation Indigenous (Gen I), a Native youth initiative focused on removing the barriers that stand between Native youth and their opportunity to succeed. Gen I will take a comprehensive, culturally appropriate approach to help improve the lives and opportunities for Native youth and the Indian Education Fellows grant program contributes to this goal.Application Deadline:The deadline for applications to the 2015 NOFO is **Friday, May 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.**CNCS expects that successful applicants will be notified no later than July 1, 2015.Intent to Apply:A notice of intent to apply is not required, however to assist CNCS in planning appropriately for the application review, we encourage applicants to submit an intent to apply by Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to IntentToApply@cns.gov. All Notices of Intent to Apply will receive an email response acknowledging receipt.Funding Announcement, Glossary and Application Instructions2015 AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Notice of Funding Availability (PDF)2015 Indian Tribes NOFO Glossary (PDF)Application Instructions (PDF)Planning Grant Application Instructions (PDF)Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)Performance Measure Instructions:2015 Performance Measure Instructions (PDF)Tutorial for completing the Performance Measures screens in eGrantsAmeriCorps Performance Measure ResourcesOther AmeriCorps Performance Measure Resources (including Logic Models and Evaluation)Evaluation Resources for AmeriCorps State and NationalTechnical Assistance Information**Technical Assistance**AmeriCorps State and National has developed a webpage with resources for those interested in applying for AmeriCorps State and National grants. Please refer to Applying for AmeriCorps State and National Grants to find information on AmeriCorps.**Technical Assistance Documents**Intro to AmeriCorps Members (PDF)Intro to AmeriCorps State and National (PDF)AmeriCorps Key Terms (PDF)Categories of AmeriCorps Grants (PDF)AmeriCorps Program Management and Design (PDF)AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Sections 2520-2550Technical Assistance Call ScheduleAll calls will take place at 2:00 PM Eastern on the date identified. All calls will be recorded and the replay will be available approximately one hour after the call has ended. All call replay sill be available until the grant deadline, April 29, 2015.After dialing into the call, please provide the required details when prompted.To assist you in preparing for the calls, please review the specific identified materials prior to the call. If you have questions in advance of the call or after the call has concluded, please email your question to AmeriCorpsGrants@cns.gov.**Feb 19 – AmeriCorps NOFA:** This call will review the purpose of the funds, eligibility requirements, the 2015 funding opportunities, and important deadlines. Please review the AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Notice of Funding and Glossary prior to this call.Toll free dial-in: 800-857-9807Participant passcode: 3139417***Replay Information****End date: APR-29-15 11:59 PM (CT)**Phone: Tfree:866-367-6718***Feb 26 – AmeriCorps Basics:** This call will review basic concepts and components of AmeriCorps Grants. Please review the Intro to AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps Key Terms, and Intro to AmeriCorps Members presentations prior to this call.Toll free dial-in: 888-847-9712Participant passcode: 7214953***Replay Information****End date: APR-29-15 11:59 PM (CT)**Phone: Tfree:800-839-2203***March 12 – AmeriCorps Grant NOFA Selection Criteria:** This call will review the selection criteria and grant review process. Please review the Notice of Funding and Application Instructions prior to this call.Toll free dial-in: 800-857-6559Participant passcode: 2800413***Replay Information****End date: APR-29-15 10:59 PM (CT)**Phone: Tfree:800-839-1248***March 19 –AmeriCorps Program Design and Management:** This call will address questions ranging from appropriate AmeriCorps member service activities, grantee responsibilities and other questions related to program design and management. Please review the AmeriCorps Program Management and Design presentation prior to the call.Toll free dial-in: 888-603-7090Participant passcode: 1125093***Replay Information****End date: APR-29-15 10:59 PM (CT)**Phone: Tfree:866-419-5469***March 26 – AmeriCorps Program Logic Model** – This call will review the basic information requested in the logic model as outlined in the Notice of Funding.Toll free dial-in: 800-593-8971Participant passcode: 9632172***Replay Information****End date: APR-29-15 10:59 PM (CT)**Phone: Tfree:800-814-6746***April 16 – AmeriCorps Performance Measures:** This call will review AmeriCorps performance measure expectations. Please review the following prior to the call: Please review the following tutorials before the webinar - Overview of Performance Measurement and High Quality Performance MeasurementToll free dial-in: 888-324-3910Participant passcode: 2998749***Replay Information****End date: APR-29-15 10:59 PM (CT)**Phone: Tfree:866-483-9088*


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