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- AmeriCorps Update Newsletter Archive
- Budget and Programmatic Changes
- Communications Resources
- Disability Inclusion and Accessibility
- Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
- Evaluation and Evidence Building
- Fiscal
- Health Care Resources for AmeriCorps Programs
- General Operational Requirements
- Logos & Branding Materials
- Member Management
- Monitoring
- Monthly Call Recordings
- National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC)
- OnCorps Reports (new for the 2017-2018 program year)
- Performance Measurement
- Reporting
- Southwest National Service Conference (2015)
- Special Events and Initiatives
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AmeriCorps Update Newsletter Archive
- June 2018 6/11
- May 2018 5/14 | 5/28
- April 2018 4/2 | 4/16 | 4/30
- March 2018 3/5 | 3/19
- February 2018 2/5 | 2/20
- January 2018 1/8 | 1/22
- December 2017 12/4 | 12/18
- November 2017 11/6 | 11/20
- October 2017 10/09 | 10/23
- September 2017 9/11 | 9/25
- August 2017 8/14 | 8/28
- To see older E-Newsletters, click here.
Budget and Programmatic Changes
Communications Resources
- 2018 National Service Recognition Day Supplemental Grantee Communications Toolkit (new)
- 2018 AmeriCorps*Texas MLK Day of Service Supplemental Grantee Communications Toolkit (new)
- 2017 AmeriCorps*Texas Opening Day Supplemental Grantee Communications Toolkit
- 2017-2018 AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Communications Toolkit
- Press Release TEMPLATE- Member Disaster Relief Response
Disability Inclusion and Accessibility
Please see our Disability Inclusion webpage for helpful resources.
Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
- Resources and Guidance for Activated Members
- Hurricane Harvey FAQs for AmeriCorps Texas Programs (last updated September 1, 2017)
- Hurricane Harvey Update Webinar for AmeriCorps Texas Programs 8.28.17
- National Service Safety Stand Down PowerPoint Deck_9.30.16
- National Service and Disaster 101 for AmeriCorps Texas Programs (Webinar Recording – 90 minutes)
- National Service and Disaster 101 for AmeriCorps Texas Programs (PowerPoint Slides)
- Disaster Training Resource Guide for AmeriCorps Texas Programs (Handout)
- VolunteerTX Portal
- Preparing Texas Course Catalog
- FEMA Independent Study Online Courses
- CNCS Disaster Services Resources
- Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
- Ready.gov / Listo.gov
- DisasterReady.org
- Just In Time Disaster Training
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- TDEM Situation Reports
- Koshland Science Museum Extreme Event Exercise
Evaluation and Evidence Building
- AmeriCorps*Texas Evaluation Plan Rubric (new)
- CNCS Evaluation Requirements Tutorial (new)
- CNCS Evaluation Policies and Requirements
- CNCS Evaluation Requirements PowerPoint Slides
- CNCS Evaluation Resources
- CNCS Evidence Exchange (searchable)
- CNCS Evaluation Core Curriculum and Webinar Recordings
- Theory of Change Logic Model Worksheet
- Evaluation Plan and Report_Template Outline (Handout)
- Sample Evaluation Plan
- The Evaluation Cycle
- GEO Evaluation Essentials
- Evaluation Principles and Practices Working Paper by Hewlett Foundation
Fiscal
- Budget Reallocation Request Form (new)
- Budget Reallocation Request Form Sample- PDF (new)
- AmeriCorps*Texas Procurement Flow Chart (new)
- Subrecipient COI Disclosure Form (updated April 2018)
- Federal and State Award Schedule
- Member Pay Schedule_template (updated April 2018)
- Job Description Cross Walk_template
- 2016-2017 PER Template
- Federal Financial Report & Program Income Form
- Audit and Financial Statement Certification Letter
- Funds Transfer Request Form
- Program Income & FFR FAQs
- Budget Variance Policy
- Pre-Award Cost Authorization
- Organizational Separation of Duties
- Sub-Grantee Reimbursement Process
- Match Policy
- Program Sub-Grant Management Policy
Bi-montlhy Fiscal Calls
- September 2017 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call (PDF)
- November 2017 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call Webinar Recording
- November 2017 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call Slides (PDF)
- January 2018 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call Webinar Recording
- January 2018 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call Slides (PDF)
- May 2018 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call Webinar Recording (new)
- May 2018 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call Slides (PPT) (new)
General Operational Requirements
- 2017 General Terms and Conditions
- 2017 Specific Terms and Conditions
- 2017 OneStar Terms and Conditions
- ASN_Megasearch_Document_updated 6.8.16 (including legislation, regulations, provisions, FAQs, and relevant OMB circulars) (PDF) – While efforts are made to keep information in this consolidated document current, please consult the primary source for the most up-to-date information. Provisions apply based on the year of the award.
- Grantee Expectations Policy
- Authorized Contact Policy
- Authorized Representative Form
- Fidelity Bond Coverage Certification Form (updated April 2018)
- Fidelity Bond Waiver Request Form (new)
- High-Risk Grantee Policy
- Organizational Capacity Survey (updated April 2018)
- Pre-Award Cost Authorization Information
- AmeriCorps Program Start-up Guide_updated 2016
- Whistleblower Rights and Remedies – background info
- Whistleblower Rights and Remedies – Notice to Employees (1 pager)
- Drug Free Policy (Sample)
Health Care Resources for AmeriCorps Programs
- Member Healthcare Insurance Guidance
- Healthcare Insurance Certification Form
- Template: Healthcare Insurance Acceptance or Waiver Form (updated April 2018)
- AmeriCorps*State and National Health Care FAQs as of 3.5.2014
- CNCS Overview of AmeriCorps Member Health Care Options (December 2013)
- AmeriCorps Healthcare Survey & Impact Report (July 2014)
Logos & Branding Materials
- AmeriCorps Texas Brand Coaching Webinar (Recording)
- AmeriCorps Texas Brand Coaching Webinar (PowerPoint Slides)
- AmeriCorps Texas Logo (JPEG)
- AmeriCorps Texas Logo (PNG)
- AmeriCorps Compliance Identification & Affiliation
- CNCS Graphic Standards with OSF Comments
- CNCS Guidelines for Logo Use
- Print Package Reordering Information
- OneStar Foundation Logo-Vertical/Black and White
- OneStar Foundation Logo-Vertical/White
- OneStar Foundation Logo-Vertical/Color
- OneStar Foundation Logo-Vertical/Color/White background
Member Management
- Sample: Member Service Agreement (updated April 2018)
- AmeriCorps Texas Grievance Procedures (updated April 2018)
- Template: Previous Term Eligibility Verification Form (updated April 2018)
- Sample: Member Timesheet with accompaniment A
- Sample: Member Timesheet with accompaniment B
- Template: Member Performance Evaluation
- Template: Child Care Acceptance or Waiver Form (updated April 2018)
- Template: AmeriCorps Eligibility Verification Form (updated April 2018)
- AmeriCorps Member Training Certification (updated April 2018)
- OneStar Living Allowance Distribution Policy (updated April 2018)
- Member Data Alignment Chart (updated April 2018)
- National Service Trust Enrollment Form
- National Service Trust Exit Form
- Understanding Enrollment and Exit Cycle Time Reports
- Member Assignment Listing Requirements
- Creating and Assigning Service Sites in eGrants
- High School or GED Certification Form
- Food Stamp Eligibility Info from CNCS General Counsel
- USDA Letter on Food Stamp Eligibility
- Segal Education Award Overview and Information
- Segal Education Award FAQs
- Loan Forbearance and Interest Payment Information
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Information for AmeriCorps members
- Public Service Loan Forvigeness (PSLF) Toolkit for Participating Employers
- Institiutions that Match the Segal Education Award
- MyAmeriCorps Portal
- Flow Chart: Personal Compelling vs. Cause and Refill Slots
- Sample: Personal Compelling Policy (College Forward)
- Sample: Verification of Personal Medical Circumstances Form (College Forward)
- Slot Conversion Request Form (new)
- Duration of Service Waiver Request Form (new)
Monitoring
- Instructions: Pre-Award Risk Assessment 2018-2019 | Continuation (new)
- Instructions: Pre-Award Risk Assessment 2018-19 | Recompete (new)
- Instructions: Pre-Award Risk Assessment 2018-2019 | New (new)
- Fiscal Readiness Review Checklist – Cost Reimbursement | Continuation (new April 2018)
- Fiscal Readiness Review Checklist – Fixed | Continuation (new April 2018)
- Fiscal Readiness Review Checklist – Cost Reimbursement | New & Recompete (new April 2018)
- Fiscal Readiness Review Checklist – Fixed | New & Recompete(new April 2018)
- Program Readiness Review Checklist | Continuation (new April 2018)
- Program Readiness Review Checklist | New & Recompete (new April 2018)
- Member File Review Overview
- Member File Review Tool 2016-17 (new)
Bi-Monthly Call Recordings
- April 19, 2018 – OneStar Updates from the Field (PPT only)
- October 19, 2017 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- August 17, 2017 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- June 15, 2017 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- December 15, 2016 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- August 2016 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- June 2016 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- April 2016 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- December 2015 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- October 2015 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- August 2015 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- April 2015 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- February 2015 – OneStar Updates from the Field
- To access older grantee call recordings, click here.
National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC)
- NSCHC Self-Reporting of Noncompliance Form (new)
- CNCS Online eCourse for the National Service Criminal History Checks
- Template: NSCHC Consent Form (updated)
- Template: NSCHC Verification Form (updated)
- NSCHC Overview and Information for New Applicants and Grantees
- NSCHC Policies and Procedures Checklist
- Staff NSCHC Certification (updated April 2018)
- National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)
- CNCS Criminal History Check Resources Page
- CNCS-Designated State Repository and Alternatives List (as of February 23, 2018)
- CNCS NSCHC FAQs (updated March 2018)
- CNCS Criminal History Check Presentation and Training (June 2013)
- CNCS Accompaniment Update (as of December-2012)
- NSCHC Final Rule_Published October 2012
- CNCS Guidance on Obtaining FBI Fingerprint Checks
- CNCS Instructions for ASP and Exemption Requests
- CNCS Alternate Search Procedure (ASP) Request Form
- CNCS ASP Guidance
- CNCS Criminal History Check Vendor Fact Sheet
- CNCS State of Residence Fact Sheet
- OneStar NSCHC Final Rule "Highlights and FAQs" Webinar for Grantees
- OneStar NSCHC Common Terminology & Definition Guide
- OneStar NSCHC Self-Audit Overview
- OneStar NSCHC Intake Questionnaire Guide
- OneStar NSCHC Separation of Duties Chart
- OneStar NSCHC Self-Audit Tool
- OneStar NSCHC FAQs and Updates for TX Programs (as of January 1, 2013)
- Sample Murder Conviction Certification Form
OnCorps Reports
- OnCorps Reports Mid-Year AFR Reporting Webinar 4-2-18 (starts at 7:45) (new)
- OnCorps Reports Quick Guide: Mid-Year APR (new)
- OnCorps Reports Quick Guide: Mid-year AFR De-obligation (new)
- OnCorps Reports Quick Guide: Mid-year AFR Federal Funds as Match (new)
- OnCorps Reports Quick Guide: Getting Started (new)
- OnCorps Reports Instructions: How to Manage Users
- OnCorps Reports PER Submission Training- Webinar
- OnCorps Reports PER Submission Training- Slides and Notes PDF
- Welcome to OnCorps Reports 2017-2018
- 2017-2018 PER Instructions- Cost Reimbursement Grant
- 2017-2018 Sample OnCorps Cost Reimbursement PER
- 2017-2018 PER Instructions- Fixed Amount Grant
- 2017-2018 Sample OnCorps Fixed Amount PER
Performance Measurement
- CNCS AmeriCorps Performance Measurement Core Curriculum
- CNCS Performance Measurement Home Page
- CNCS Performance Measures Instructions (2017)
- CNCS Performance Measures Data Quality Assessment Tool
- Self-paced Tutorial: How to Use the CNCS National Performance Measure Instructions
- Self-paced Tutorial: Overview of Performance Measurement
- Self-paced Tutorial: Designing Effective Action for Change
- Self-paced Tutorial: Building Evidence of Effectiveness
- Self-paced Tutorial: High Quality Performance Measures
- Self-paced Tutorial: Collecting High Quality Outcome Data, Part 1
- Self-paced Tutorial: Collecting High Quality Outcome Data, Part 2
- Steps in Performance Measurement (PDF)
- Common Methods for Collecting Data (PDF)
- Developing Performance Measurement Instruments (PDF)
- Instrument Formatting Checklist (PDF)
- Collecting Performance Measurement Data (PDF)
- 11 Proven Ways to Improve Data Collection (PDF)
- Analyzing Performance Measurement Data (PDF)
Reporting
- 2016-2017 End of Year APR Worksheet
- Examples of Impact Snapshots and Analysis of Impact
- Federal Financial Report & Program Income Form
- FFR Worksheet
- APR Supplemental Guidance Demographics
- Member Placement Chart
Southwest National Service Conference (2015)
- SWNSC Website and Information
- SWNSC Conference Program and Details
- SWNSC Presenter List and Biographies
- SWNSC Presenter Materials for Download
Special Events and Initiatives
- Texas State Service Plan 2016-2018
- Service Year Exchange
- AmeriCorps Week – Resources and Toolkit
- AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary
- Mayors & County Day of Recognition for National Service – Resources and Pledge Form
