September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants

 

The purpose of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant funding is to mobilize more Americans to engage in service activities that meet vital community needs and honor the sacrifice of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, or who rose in service as a result of that tragedy.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
94.012
Federal Agency/Office
Corporation For National and Community Service
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
The National and Community Service Act of 1990, Title 1, Part 1, Subtitle H, Section 198(k), Public Law 101-610, 42 U.S.C. 12653(k), Statute 104,3127
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Beneficiary Eligibility
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Credentials/Documentation
Various records and forms required for first time applicants, as well as a copy of the applicant's last audit, may be requested. First time applicants must certify financial systems.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity and application instructions for information on other application procedures.
Award Procedure
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity and application instructions for information on award procedures.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Appeals
From 60 to 90 days. CNCS does not offer an appeals process.
Renewals
From 60 to 90 days. See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
How are proposals selected?
Proposal selection criteria are described in the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
How may assistance be used?
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: CNCS and its award recipients are required to practice risk-based monitoring and routine field and desk-based oversight of all project/grant awards and expenditures.
Auditing
CNCS grants are subject to audit by CNCS employees, the CNCS Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office, and auditors contracted by CNCS.
Records
Grant recipients must maintain all grant financial and program records for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final Federal Financial Report for the award. This includes but is not limited to all financial records including receipts, disbursements, and vouchers for federal and non-federal costs; time cards, copies of all contracts, personnel records, and job descriptions; program execution and performance records, criminal history checks, and similar records to reflect all activities and spending performed under the award. Note that all individuals receiving a salary, living allowance, stipend, National Trust Education Award or similar compensation through a national service program funded by CNCS must first clear a National Service Criminal History Check and those check records must be maintained within grant records.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. 25%. See program’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for matching information.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is usually awarded for project periods of three or more years; funding must be obligated during the award project period and liquidated by the end of the closeout period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
CNCS maintains state offices in most States. Refer to the CNCS website for address and contact information: http://go.usa.gov/xKzCC
Headquarters Office
Lisa Bishop
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20525 USA
LBishop@cns.gov
Phone: 202-606-6869
Website Address
http://www.nationalservice.gov/911day
Financial Information
Account Identification
95-2728-1-2-000
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 18$1,174,244.00; FY 19 est $1,089,000.00; FY 20 Estimate Not Available FY 17 FY 16 est $648,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
See program's Notice of Funding Opportunity for matching information.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2016 Please see the transparency section of www.nationalservice.gov for examples of funded projects.

 



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