Opportunity Information: Apply for CNCS 04 02 13 01
Apply for CNCS 04 02 13 01
- 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 "VISTA Logistical Support of Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.023 AmeriCorps VISTA Training Logistics Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2013 and posted on Apr 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- All but individuals As part of the requirements, the Notice of Funding states eligible applicants must be compliant with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 (Title III of the E Government Act of 2002, Public Law 107 347), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A 130,Management of Federal Information Resources, Appendix III, Security of Federal Automated Information Resources, at the time of application submission. (See section IV.C.1.). Applicants are required to provide either A copy of an Authority to Operate (ATO) issued by a designated accreditation authority (typically a project sponsor or government agency) or A copy of a Security Assessment Report SAR sign off sheet as evidence of compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002) (Title III of the E Government Act of 2002, Public Law 107 347), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A 130 (Management of Federal Information Resources), Appendix III ( Security of Federal Automated Information Resources). Applications that do not meet all compliance criteria will not be considered. In order to be considered for review, applicants must submit these documents by the application deadline.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VISTA Logistical Support of Training grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS-04-02-13-01) was a discretionary funding competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to select a single organization to provide end-to-end logistical support for AmeriCorps VISTA national training events. The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning CNCS expected to have substantial involvement in how the work is carried out rather than issuing a hands-off grant. The overall purpose was practical and operational: ensure VISTA can reliably conduct its core training pipeline throughout the year by contracting with an entity capable of planning, coordinating, and running the logistics behind roughly 40 events annually, including Pre-Service Orientations, Supervisor Orientations, and Leader Orientations.
The scope of work was broad and highly execution-focused. The selected awardee would be responsible for securing appropriate hotel and training venues at government rates, coordinating event space and related arrangements, and providing on-the-ground event management during the trainings themselves. A major component was travel coordination through a full-service travel agency function, implying the capacity to book and manage travel at scale, handle changes, and support a large number of travelers in real time. Another central requirement was electronic fingerprinting for approximately 6,000 VISTA members, which points to the need for systems, vendor relationships, and compliance procedures that can handle sensitive personal information and identity-related processing across a large national participant cohort.
Funding was substantial but concentrated. CNCS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,500,000 and an award ceiling of $4,500,000 (with an award floor listed as $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The CFDA number tied to the program was 94.023 (AmeriCorps VISTA Training Logistics Support), indicating this was specifically aligned with VISTA training and support infrastructure rather than direct service programming.
Eligibility was wide in terms of organization types, but not open to individuals. Eligible applicants included many forms of government (state, county, city/township, special district), tribal governments and certain tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those particular nonprofit categories), public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, other for-profit organizations, and independent school districts. In practice, the nature of the work suggests CNCS was looking for an organization with demonstrated national event logistics capacity, travel management capability, and the ability to manage sensitive data and identity verification services at scale.
A key gatekeeping requirement in the notice was federal information security compliance. Applicants had to be compliant with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and OMB Circular A-130, Appendix III, at the time of application submission. To prove this, applicants were required to submit either an Authority to Operate (ATO) issued by a designated accreditation authority (often a sponsoring government agency) or a Security Assessment Report (SAR) sign-off sheet as evidence of FISMA and A-130 compliance. This requirement was not optional or something that could be addressed after selection: applications that did not meet all compliance criteria would not be considered, and the documentation had to be submitted by the application deadline. This highlights that the awardee would likely be handling federal information systems or sensitive personally identifiable information connected to travel, training rosters, and fingerprinting workflows, and CNCS wanted to ensure security controls were already in place.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted on April 2, 2013, with an original and final closing date of April 30, 2013, and it was archived on May 30, 2013. The listing also provided a contact point for help accessing the full announcement electronically, directing inquiries to Patrick Triano via the VISTA Training Support mailbox, and referenced an additional information link to the Notice of Funding for the complete requirements and instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the VISTA Logistical Support of Training grant opportunity?
The VISTA Logistical Support of Training opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNCS-04-02-13-01) was a discretionary funding competition run by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Its purpose was to select a single organization to provide end-to-end logistical support for AmeriCorps VISTA national training events.
What was the primary purpose of this funding?
The funding was intended to ensure AmeriCorps VISTA could reliably run its core training pipeline throughout the year by engaging an organization capable of planning, coordinating, and managing the logistics behind approximately 40 training events annually.
How many awards was CNCS expecting to make?
CNCS anticipated making one award.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement. This means CNCS expected to have substantial involvement in how the work was carried out, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What kinds of training events were included in the scope?
The scope included AmeriCorps VISTA national training events such as Pre-Service Orientations, Supervisor Orientations, and Leader Orientations.
Approximately how many events per year were covered?
The opportunity described support for roughly 40 events annually.
What types of logistics services was the awardee expected to provide?
The selected organization was expected to provide broad, execution-focused logistical services, including securing and coordinating training venues, managing event space arrangements, and providing on-the-ground event management during training events.
Were hotel and venue bookings part of the required work?
Yes. The awardee would be responsible for securing appropriate hotel and training venues at government rates and coordinating event space and related arrangements.
Was travel coordination included in the scope of work?
Yes. A major component was travel coordination through a full-service travel agency function, implying the ability to book and manage travel at scale, handle changes, and support a large number of travelers in real time.
Did the opportunity include electronic fingerprinting requirements?
Yes. The scope included electronic fingerprinting for approximately 6,000 VISTA members, indicating a need for systems, vendor relationships, and compliance procedures suitable for sensitive identity-related processing.
How many VISTA members were expected to be fingerprinted?
The notice referenced electronic fingerprinting for approximately 6,000 VISTA members.
How much funding was available?
CNCS listed an estimated total funding amount of $4,500,000, with an award ceiling of $4,500,000.
What was the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling was $4,500,000. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 94.023, identified as AmeriCorps VISTA Training Logistics Support.
Is this funding meant for direct service programming?
Based on the description provided, the funding was aligned with VISTA training and support infrastructure (logistics for national training events) rather than direct service programming.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad for organizations but not open to individuals. Eligible applicants included various government entities, tribal governments and certain tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, other for-profit organizations, and independent school districts.
Could individuals apply for this opportunity?
No. The eligibility categories listed were organizational types and did not include individuals.
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant types included small businesses and other for-profit organizations.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicant types.
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status were listed as eligible (with a note excluding institutions of higher education in those particular nonprofit categories).
Were government entities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Were tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Tribal governments and certain tribal organizations were included as eligible applicants.
What was a key compliance requirement for applicants?
A major gatekeeping requirement was federal information security compliance. Applicants had to be compliant with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and OMB Circular A-130, Appendix III at the time of application submission.
Was FISMA compliance required at the time of application, or could it be addressed later?
It was required at the time of application submission. The documentation had to be submitted by the application deadline, and applications that did not meet all compliance criteria would not be considered.
What documentation was required to demonstrate FISMA and A-130 compliance?
Applicants were required to submit either an Authority to Operate (ATO) issued by a designated accreditation authority (often a sponsoring government agency) or a Security Assessment Report (SAR) sign-off sheet as evidence of FISMA and OMB Circular A-130, Appendix III compliance.
Why was information security compliance emphasized?
The requirement suggests the awardee would likely handle federal information systems or sensitive personally identifiable information connected to travel, training rosters, and fingerprinting workflows, and CNCS wanted assurance that security controls were already in place.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was April 30, 2013.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on May 30, 2013.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Inquiries about accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to Patrick Triano via the VISTA Training Support mailbox.
Where could applicants find complete requirements and instructions?
The listing referenced an additional information link to the Notice of Funding for the complete requirements and instructions.
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