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              2015 RSVP Competition
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                Table of ContentsI.     Application DeadlineII,    Funding Opportunity and Application InstructionsIII.   Required DocumentsIV.   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)V.    Resources for ApplicantsVI.   Senior Corps Virtual ConferenceVII.  Training and Technical AssistanceEstablished in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, RSVP offers a diverse range of volunteer activities that serve communities to create measurable impact, benefit volunteers through the service experience, and create community capacity. RSVP volunteers serve with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.Through this competition, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) seeks to increase the impact of national service in 342 specific communities across the country. CNCS intends to fund RSVP grants that support volunteers age 55 years and older in activities that serve community needs and respond to the National Performance Measures in the following focus areas:  disaster; education; economic opportunity; environment; healthy futures;  and veterans and military families.Application Deadline**Notice of Intent to Apply Deadline:** Applicants are strongly encouraged to send a Notice of Intent to Apply by Friday, August 8, 2014. The Notice of Intent to Apply should be sent to 2015RSVPIntent@cns.gov and should include:Name of the applicant organizationAddress of OrganizationContact PersonHow the organization heard about the RSVP CompetitionOpportunity number (*refer to Appendix A)*Email AddressPhone Number**Application Deadline:** Applications are due Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 5:00PM Eastern Time. Successful applicants will be notified by February 2015.Funding Opportunity and Application InstructionsApplicants must review both the Notice of Funding Opportunity including the Appendices and the Grant Application Instructions in order to fully understand the application requirements. Applicants must apply using eGrants, our web-based application system. Below are the materials2015 RSVP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)Grant Application InstructionseGrants Visual Instructions (*for Screen Readers*PDF)Appendix A: List of Available Funding OpportunitiesAppendix B: National Performance Measures InstructionsAppendix C: Graduating StationsAppendix D: Terms and DefinitionsRequired DocumentsAggregated Dollar Amount of Funding FormFinancial Management SurveyFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Frequently Asked Questions will be compiled and regularly updated. You will find the link to the questions here when they are posted.Frequently Asked Questions- {Updated 9/8/2014}2013 and 2014 RSVP Performance Measures Frequently Asked Questions (*archived)*Resources for ApplicantseGrantsRSVP Performance Measures WorksheetRSVP Performance Measures and Congregate Nutrition StationsRSVP Program RegulationsSenior Corps Virtual ConferenceCNCS will held the third Senior Corps Virtual Conference August 6 -7. With the theme of "Promoting Excellence in Program Performance”, the conference featured live and pre-recorded sessions, exhibit booths, and networking opportunities in a dynamic virtual environment. Registration is required. The event is open for on demand viewing until Friday, September 5, 2014. Click here to log into the conference to review the viewing sessions.Training and Technical AssistanceSenior Corps is hosting a minimum of five technical assistance conference calls for potential applicants. Calls will be conducted in a standard format that includes a brief overview and a questions and answers session. All calls will be recorded. Replay information for each call will be posted following the call.Please be advised dates and times can be changed.**TTA Call 1: NOFO Overview**Webinar ReplayTranscription**TTA Call 2: RSVP 101**Webinar ReplayTranscription**TTA Call 3: eGrants**Webinar ReplayTranscription**TTA Call 4: Performance Measure Module**Webinar ReplayTranscription**TTA Call 5: eGrants**Replay Dial-in Number: 800-766-1882Transcription A replay of the visual portion of TTA Call #5 will not be posted to this website. Please view webinar replay for TTA Call #3 to see a similar replay.


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