Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS COOP02152013
Apply for CNCS COOP02152013
- The Corporation for National and Community Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 Training and Technical Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2013 and posted on Feb 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2013 Applications are due no later than 500 pm Eastern Time on March 28, 2013. Applications must arrive at CNCS by the deadline in order to be considered. CNCS will not consider applications received after the deadline. CNCS reserves the right to extend the submission deadline and any notice of such extended deadline will be posted on its website www.nationalservice.gov. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments.
- State and local government entities, non profit organizations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes, and for profit organizations are eligible to apply. State service commissions and other organizations that operate or intend to operate CNCS supported programs are eligible. An applicant may apply as a single organization or consortia of organizations, however, one partner must be designated as the lead applicant. Applicants must have a successful track record of providing training and technical assistance to national service programs and projects. A further discussion of the evaluation criteria can be found in Section V. Organizations that have been convicted of a Federal crime are disqualified from receiving the assistance described in this Notice. Pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Action of 1995, an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4) that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Training and Technical Assistance Regional Training Conferences opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS COOP02152013) is a discretionary funding announcement from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support the planning and delivery of regional training conferences for national service grantees. The main purpose is to strengthen the capacity, quality, and accountability of AmeriCorps programs and Senior Corps projects by providing targeted training and technical assistance that reflects CNCS requirements and priorities. CNCS intends these conferences to be a key part of its 2013 training and technical assistance strategy, building on prior investments and helping national service resources produce stronger community impact.
CNCS anticipates making five awards, generally aligned with its five regional clusters, although applicants are allowed to propose an alternate regional footprint if they can justify why a different geography makes more sense. While the conferences can invite participation from other national service programs, the core audience is clearly defined: AmeriCorps State and National programs and Senior Corps projects within the proposed region. The emphasis of the training content is on practical, compliance-driven, and performance-oriented topics that grantees must execute well to run high-quality CNCS-funded programs. This includes implementing CNCS performance measures, meeting statutory and regulatory requirements, and managing the fiscal and administrative responsibilities that come with CNCS grants, which often require specialized knowledge of CNCS rules and systems.
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements, signaling that CNCS expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The estimated total funding available is $250,000, with individual awards expected to range from $25,000 (floor) to $75,000 (ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which can make it more accessible for organizations that can deliver strong training events but do not have extra resources to meet match requirements.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including state and local government entities, state service commissions, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), institutions of higher education (public and private), Indian tribes and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, school districts, special district governments, and for-profit entities (including small businesses). Applicants may apply as a single organization or as a consortium, but if applying as a partnership, one organization must be designated as the lead applicant. CNCS also makes clear that applicants must have a successful track record providing training and technical assistance to national service programs and projects, so this is geared toward organizations with demonstrated experience delivering relevant, high-quality capacity-building support.
There are also specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations convicted of a federal crime are disqualified from receiving the assistance under this notice. In addition, under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, 501(c)(4) organizations that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to apply. The detailed evaluation criteria are referenced as being in Section V of the full announcement, which is posted at http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/nofaforregionalconferences21513.pdf.
The application deadline for this opportunity was March 28, 2013, with applications due no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time. CNCS stated that applications had to arrive by the deadline to be considered and that late applications would not be reviewed, though CNCS reserved the right to extend the deadline with notice posted on its website (www.nationalservice.gov). For prospective applicants at the time, CNCS scheduled technical assistance calls to answer questions about the opportunity: February 27, 2013 at 3:30 pm EST (call-in 888-469-0941, participant code 9636191) and March 6, 2013 at 11:00 am (call-in 800-779-1454, participant code 7703933).
For access issues or official questions about the Notice of Funding Opportunity, CNCS provided a point of contact through the Office of Grants Policy and Operations / TTA Application team at ttanofa@cns.gov, phone 202-606-7515, with TTY 800-833-3722.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Training and Technical Assistance Regional Training Conferences opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support the planning and delivery of regional training conferences for national service grantees. The Funding Opportunity Number is CNCS COOP02152013.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to strengthen the capacity, quality, and accountability of AmeriCorps programs and Senior Corps projects by providing targeted training and technical assistance that reflects CNCS requirements and priorities.
What kinds of events will be supported with these funds?
Regional training conferences that deliver practical training and technical assistance for CNCS-funded national service grantees, aligned with CNCS requirements and priorities.
Who is the core audience for the regional conferences?
The core audience is AmeriCorps State and National programs and Senior Corps projects within the proposed region.
Can the conferences include participants from other national service programs?
Yes. The conferences can invite participation from other national service programs, but the core audience is explicitly AmeriCorps State and National programs and Senior Corps projects in the proposed region.
What topics or training content is CNCS emphasizing?
The emphasis is on practical, compliance-driven, and performance-oriented topics that grantees must execute well to run high-quality CNCS-funded programs. Examples named in the opportunity include implementing CNCS performance measures, meeting statutory and regulatory requirements, and managing fiscal and administrative responsibilities tied to CNCS grants, including specialized CNCS rules and systems.
How many awards does CNCS expect to make?
CNCS anticipated making five awards.
How are the awards expected to be geographically aligned?
Awards are generally aligned with CNCS's five regional clusters.
Can an applicant propose a different regional footprint than the standard regional clusters?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to propose an alternate regional footprint if they can justify why a different geography makes more sense.
What type of award will CNCS use for this opportunity?
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements, which indicates CNCS expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $250,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) to $75,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including: state and local government entities, state service commissions, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), institutions of higher education (public and private), Indian tribes and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, school districts, special district governments, and for-profit entities (including small businesses).
Can applicants apply as a partnership or consortium?
Yes. Applicants may apply as a single organization or as a consortium. If applying as a partnership, one organization must be designated as the lead applicant.
Does CNCS require prior experience providing training and technical assistance?
Yes. CNCS states that applicants must have a successful track record providing training and technical assistance to national service programs and projects.
Are there any organizations that are not eligible to apply?
Yes. Organizations convicted of a federal crime are disqualified from receiving assistance under this notice. Also, under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, 501(c)(4) organizations that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to apply.
Where can applicants find the evaluation criteria?
The opportunity references that the detailed evaluation criteria are in Section V of the full announcement, posted at: http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/nofaforregionalconferences21513.pdf
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 28, 2013, and applications were due no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
CNCS stated that applications had to arrive by the deadline to be considered and that late applications would not be reviewed.
Could CNCS extend the deadline?
Yes. CNCS reserved the right to extend the deadline, with notice posted on its website (www.nationalservice.gov).
Were there technical assistance calls for prospective applicants?
Yes. CNCS scheduled technical assistance calls to answer questions about the opportunity.
When were the technical assistance calls scheduled, and how could people join?
February 27, 2013 at 3:30 pm EST (call-in 888-469-0941, participant code 9636191) and March 6, 2013 at 11:00 am (call-in 800-779-1454, participant code 7703933).
Who can applicants contact for access issues or official questions about the Notice of Funding Opportunity?
CNCS provided the Office of Grants Policy and Operations / TTA Application team as the point of contact: ttanofa@cns.gov, phone 202-606-7515, TTY 800-833-3722.
Where was CNCS planning to post notices such as deadline extensions?
CNCS indicated notices would be posted on its website at www.nationalservice.gov.
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