Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS 5 17 2016
Apply for CNCS 5 17 2016
- The CNCS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Training and Technical Assistance – Regional Training Conferences" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.009.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2016 and posted on May 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Training and Technical Assistance - Regional Training Conferences opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support the planning and delivery of regional training conferences designed to strengthen the capacity of national service grantees. The overall purpose is practical and operational: bring programs together in structured, regional learning settings that improve program quality, accountability, and compliance, and ultimately increase the effectiveness of national service as a community-impact resource. The awards are made through cooperative agreements, which typically means CNCS expects to have an active role in shaping or coordinating elements of the work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
A central feature of this opportunity is flexibility around geography. Applicants can organize conferences around CNCSs five existing regional clusters (referenced in the notice as being defined in the award information section), but they are not locked into those boundaries. If an applicant believes a different regional configuration makes more sense, they can propose one or more alternative geographic regions as long as they provide a clear justification. This flexibility signals that CNCS is prioritizing reach, relevance, and practical logistics (like travel patterns, program density, and shared needs) over rigid administrative lines.
The primary audiences for these conferences are AmeriCorps State and National programs and Senior Corps projects. CNCS frames the conferences as a key component of its 2016-2017 training and technical assistance strategy, with an emphasis on building on prior investments rather than reinventing the wheel. In other words, the expectation is that the conferences will leverage existing tools, previous conference learning, and established best practices to accelerate capacity building across the field. The intended result is not just better-informed staff, but stronger systems and more consistent implementation of requirements across grantees, which should translate into better outcomes in communities.
While the agenda is meant to primarily serve AmeriCorps State and National and Senior Corps, CNCS also expects broad participation from other national service streams where appropriate. The notice specifically mentions inviting AmeriCorps Indian Tribes programs, AmeriCorps VISTA programs (with an emphasis on multi-site projects), Social Innovation Fund grantees, and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) staff. CNCS notes that not every session must be tailored to every program type, but it views cross-program representation as a benefit because it increases the likelihood of coordination, shared problem-solving, and integrated community impact across CNCS-funded efforts.
The legal and policy rationale for the funding is grounded in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, which authorizes CNCS to provide training and technical assistance to improve the quality and accountability of national service programs and projects, including both current and potential grantees. The content focus described in the notice is very compliance-and-performance oriented, reflecting the practical realities of managing federal awards. CNCS highlights three major areas: implementation of CNCS performance measures, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and the fiscal and administrative responsibilities of managing CNCS grants. The notice characterizes these as a unique body of knowledge and skills tied specifically to CNCS programs, implying that the training should be specialized and directly applicable to day-to-day grant and program management.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 94.009 and uses a cooperative agreement instrument. The opportunity number is CNCS 5 17 2016. The posting and creation date are May 17, 2016, and the application deadline is June 16, 2016. CNCS anticipates making four awards, though the award ceiling is not stated in the provided source text. Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full announcement under additional eligibility information, suggesting CNCS is open to a range of capable entities that can credibly organize and deliver multi-state training events.
CNCS also scheduled a technical assistance call for prospective applicants to ask questions about the opportunity. That call was set for May 20, 2016 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, using call-in number (888) 906-7802 with passcode 1362783. This detail reinforces that CNCS expected active interest and wanted to reduce confusion early, which is often important for cooperative agreements where alignment with agency expectations can be a deciding factor in competitiveness.
FAQs: FY 2016 Training and Technical Assistance - Regional Training Conferences (CNCS)
What is the FY 2016 Training and Technical Assistance - Regional Training Conferences opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support the planning and delivery of regional training conferences that strengthen the capacity of national service grantees.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is practical and operational: to bring programs together in structured, regional learning settings that improve program quality, accountability, and compliance, and ultimately increase the effectiveness of national service as a community-impact resource.
What type of award instrument is used?
CNCS plans to make awards through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means CNCS expects to have an active role in shaping or coordinating elements of the work, rather than only providing funds with minimal involvement.
Who are the primary audiences for the regional training conferences?
The primary audiences are AmeriCorps State and National programs and Senior Corps projects.
Are other CNCS-funded programs expected to participate?
Yes. CNCS expects broad participation from other national service streams where appropriate.
Which other program types does CNCS specifically mention inviting?
The notice specifically mentions inviting AmeriCorps Indian Tribes programs, AmeriCorps VISTA programs (with an emphasis on multi-site projects), Social Innovation Fund grantees, and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) staff.
Does every conference session need to be designed for every program type?
No. CNCS notes that not every session must be tailored to every program type, but cross-program representation is viewed as beneficial.
Why does CNCS value cross-program representation at these conferences?
CNCS views cross-program representation as a benefit because it increases the likelihood of coordination, shared problem-solving, and integrated community impact across CNCS-funded efforts.
How is the geography for these regional conferences defined?
Applicants may organize conferences around CNCS's five existing regional clusters (as referenced in the notice), but they are not locked into those boundaries.
Can an applicant propose a different regional configuration than the five CNCS clusters?
Yes. Applicants can propose one or more alternative geographic regions if they provide a clear justification for why a different configuration makes more sense.
What kinds of reasons might justify an alternative regional configuration?
The notice signals that CNCS prioritizes reach, relevance, and practical logistics such as travel patterns, program density, and shared needs over rigid administrative lines, so justification should align with those considerations.
How do these conferences fit into CNCS's broader strategy?
CNCS frames the conferences as a key component of its 2016-2017 training and technical assistance strategy, with an emphasis on building on prior investments rather than reinventing the wheel.
What does CNCS mean by "building on prior investments"?
The expectation is that the conferences will leverage existing tools, previous conference learning, and established best practices to accelerate capacity building across the field.
What content areas should the training and technical assistance cover?
CNCS highlights three major areas: (1) implementation of CNCS performance measures, (2) compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and (3) fiscal and administrative responsibilities of managing CNCS grants.
Is the expected conference content more compliance-focused or programmatic?
The notice describes a compliance-and-performance orientation, reflecting the day-to-day realities of managing federal awards and CNCS requirements.
What legal authority supports CNCS funding training and technical assistance like this?
The legal and policy rationale is grounded in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, which authorizes CNCS to provide training and technical assistance to improve the quality and accountability of national service programs and projects, including for both current and potential grantees.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 94.009.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is CNCS 5 17 2016.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date is May 17, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 16, 2016.
How many awards does CNCS anticipate making?
CNCS anticipates making four awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is not stated in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement under additional eligibility information. This suggests CNCS may be open to a range of capable entities that can credibly organize and deliver multi-state training events.
Did CNCS offer a technical assistance call for prospective applicants?
Yes. CNCS scheduled a technical assistance call for prospective applicants to ask questions about the opportunity.
When was the technical assistance call scheduled?
The call was scheduled for May 20, 2016 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
What were the call-in details for the technical assistance call?
The call-in number was (888) 906-7802 and the passcode was 1362783.
Why is the technical assistance call important for applicants?
The scheduled call indicates CNCS expected active interest and wanted to reduce confusion early, which can be especially important for cooperative agreements where alignment with agency expectations can affect competitiveness.
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