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- AmeriCorps Update Newsletter Archive
- All-Grantee Meeting Materials
- Budget and Programmatic Changes
- Communications Resources
- Disability Inclusion and Accessibility
- Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (new Hurricane Harvey updates)
- 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
- September 2017 9/11 | 9/25
- August 2017 8/14 | 8/28
- July 2017 7/3 | 7/17 | 7/31
- June 2017 6/5 | 6/19
- May 2017 – 5/2 | 5/15
- April 2017 – 4/3 | 4/17
- March 2017 – 3/6 | 3/20
- February 2017 – 2/6 | 2/20
- January 2017 – 1/9 | 1/23
- December 2016 – 12/12 | 12/26
- November 2016 – 11/14 | 11/28
- October 2016 – 10/3 | 10/17 | 10/31
- September 2016 – 9/5 | 9/19
- August 2016 – 8/8 | 8/22
- July 2016 – 7/11 | 7/25
- June 2016 – 6/13 | 6/27
- May 2016 – 5/2 | 5/16 | 5/30
- April 2016 – 4/4 | 4/18
- March 2016 – 3/7 | 3/21
- February 2016 – 2/8 | 2/22
- January 2016 – 1/11 | 1/25
- To see older E-Newsletters, click here.
All-Grantee Meeting Materials
- AGENDA_2017 AGM
- OneStar AGM 2017 Welcome and Updates (PowerPoint)
- Branding Refresher (2017)
- Writing Effective Policies and Procedures (2017)
- Living Allowance (2017)
- Member Management (Handout) (2017)
- In-Kind Match (2017)
- Sample In Kind form
- Public Policy Briefing (2017)
- Desk Based Monitoring_AGM 2017
- Performance Measures_AGM 2017
- False Leads Common Fiscal Findings (2017)
- False Leads Bad PER Activity
- False Leads PER Answer Key
- Bad Budget Activity
- Fiscal Trail Mix (2017)
- Regional Collaboration (PowerPoint)
- TX Senior Corps and VISTA project list (2017)
- National Program Contact List_2016-2017
- Regional Collaboration List_Central Texas
- Regional Collaboration List_Heart of Texas
- Regional Collaboration List_Houston (Southeast Texas)
- Regional Collaboration List_North Texas
- Regional Collaboration List_RGV (South Texas)
- Regional Collaboration List_South-Central TX (SA)
- Regional Collaboration List_West Texas
Budget and Programmatic Changes
Communications Resources
- 2017-2018 AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Communications Toolkit (new)
- Press Release TEMPLATE- Member Disaster Relief Response (new)
Disability Inclusion and Accessibility
Please see our Disability Inclusion webpage for helpful resources.
Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
- Resources and Guidance for Activated Members (new)
- Hurricane Harvey FAQs for AmeriCorps Texas Programs (last updated September 1, 2017) (new)
- Hurricane Harvey Update Webinar for AmeriCorps Texas Programs 8.28.17 (new)
- 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
- CNCS Evaluation Policies and Requirements
- CNCS Evaluation Requirements PowerPoint Slides
- CNCS Evaluation Resources
- CNCS Evidence Exchange (searchable)
- CNCS Evaluation Core Curriculum and Webinar Recordings
- OneStar Evaluation Plan and Report_Checklists
- Theory of Change Logic Model Worksheet
- Evaluation Requirements and Resources (Handout)
- 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
- Sub-Recipient COI Disclosure Form (new)
- Federal and State Award Schedule (new)
- Member Living Allowance Pay Schedule (new)
- Position Description Cross Walk (new)
- Fiscal Readiness checklist (new)
- 2016-2017 PER Template
- Federal Financial Report & Program Income Form
- Audit and Financial Statement Certification Letter (new)
- Funds Transfer Request Form
- Program Income & FFR FAQs
- Budget Variance Policy
- Pre-Award Cost Authorization
- Separation of Duties Worksheet
- Sub-Grantee Reimbursement Process
- Match Policy
- Program Sub-Grant Management Policy
- September 2017 AmeriCorps Fiscal Bi-Monthly Call (PDF)
General Operational Requirements
- 2017 General Terms and Conditions (new)
- 2017 Specific Terms and Conditions (new)
- 2017 OneStar Terms and Conditions (new)
- 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 Form
- High-Risk Grantee Policy
- Organizational Capacity Survey
- Pre-Award Cost Authorization Information (new)
- Pre-Award Grant Requirements_New-Recompete_2017-2018 (new)
- Pre-Award Grant Requirements_Continuation_2017-2018 (new)
- 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
- Healthcare Insurance Acceptance or Waiver Form
- CNCS/HHS AmeriCorps Health Care Update_Special Enrollment Period and Hardship Exemption as of 5.2.14
- 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
- AmeriCorps Member Training Certification (new)
- Sample AC Member Service Agreement (updated May 2017)
- Sample Grievance Procedure Template
- Previous Term Eligibility Verification Form
- Member Timesheet with accompaniment – Sample A
- Member Timesheet with accompaniment – Sample B
- National Service Trust Enrollment Form
- National Service Trust Exit Form
- Understanding Enrollment and Exit Cycle Time Reports
- AmeriCorps-Eligibility-Verification-Form (2014)
- Member Assignment Listing Requirements
- Creating and Assigning Service Sites in eGrants
- Living Allowance Distribution Policy
- Member Performance Evaluation template-mid and final
- High School or GED Certification Form
- Childcare Acceptance or Waiver 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
- AmeriCorps Service Activity Report Form
- Member Data Alignment Chart
- MyAmeriCorps/AmeriCorps Online Payment System
- MyAmeriCorps Portal Training Presentations and Tutorials
- Flow Chart: Personal Compelling vs. Cause and Refill Slots
- Sample Personal Compelling Policy (College Forward)
- Sample Verification of Personal Medical Circumstances Form (College Forward)
- Duration of Service Waiver
Monitoring
- Fiscal Monitoring Menu
- Program Monitoring Menu
- Program Document Review
- Module M – Member Documents Review 2017-18 (new)
- Member File Review Overview
- Module E_Member File Review Tool 2016-17 (new)
Bi-Monthly Call Recordings
- August 17, 2017- OneStar Updates from the Field
- June 15, 2017 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- December 15, 2016 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- August 2016 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- June 2016 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- April 2016 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- December 2015 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- October 2015 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- August 2015 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- April 2015 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- February 2015 Call – OneStar Updates from the Field
- To access older grantee call recordings, click here.
National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC)
- CNCS Online eCourse for the National Service Criminal History Checks (new)
- NSCHC Overview and Information for New Applicants and Grantees
- NSCHC Policies and Procedures Checklist
- Staff NSCHC Certification 2017-2018 (new)
- Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)
- CNCS Criminal History Check Resources Page
- CNCS-Designated State Repository and Alternatives List (as of March 26, 2014)
- CNCS NSCHC FAQs (Updated December 2014)
- 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 Consent Form (updated 2016-17)
- OneStar NSCHC Verification Form (updated 2016-17)
- 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
- Welcome to OnCorps Reports 2017-2018 (new)
- 2017-2018 PER Instructions- Cost Reimbursement Grant (new)
- 2017-2018 Sample OnCorps Cost Reimbursement PER (new)
- 2017-2018 PER Instructions- Fixed Amount Grant (new)
- 2017-2018 Sample OnCorps Fixed Amount PER (new)
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 (new)
- Examples of Impact Snapshots and Analysis of Impact (new)
- 2016_2017 End of Year APR Form (new)
- Federal Financial Report & Program Income Form
- FFR Worksheet
- APR Instructions for Member and MSY by Objective
- APR Examples of Impact Snapshots and Analysis of Impact
- APR Supplemental Guidance Demographics
- APR Review Tool
- 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
