National Service in Missouri Linda Thompson Executive Director

National Service in Missouri Linda Thompson, Executive Director Missouri Community Service Commission Business and Community Services Division Harry S Truman Office Building, Suite 770 P. O. Box 118 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: (573) 751 -5012 Fax: (573) 526 -0463 Mobile: (573) 694 -7156 e-mail: linda. thompson@ded. mo. gov

History of National Service • National and Community Service Act – Drafted under the Clinton Admin and signed into law in September 1993 – Legislation created the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

CNCS • • Ameri. Corps Learn & Serve America VISTA Senior. Corps – RSVP – Foster Grandparents – Senior Companions

Ameri. Corps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50, 000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Ameri. Corps Members serve through more than 2, 100 nonprofits, public agencies and faithbased organizations.

Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) Created by the Missouri Legislature in 1994 under Governor Carnahan

MCSC’s Vision & Mission VISION: To Strengthen Missouri Communities Through Volunteerism and Service MISSION: The Missouri Community Service Commission connects Missourians of all ages and backgrounds in an effort to improve unmet community needs through direct and tangible service. The MCSC serves as the administrator for Ameri. Corps*State funding in Missouri by awarding monetary grants and providing technical assistance and support.

Commission Structure • Board of Commissions – – 15 -25 Governor-appointed Commissioners Range of Representation Political Affiliations Committees • • Program Committee Service Committee Public Relations Committee Development Committee • Staff – – – Executive Director Fiscal Program Officer Compliance Officer Program Training Officer Administrative Assistant

Major Focus Areas • • • Healthy Futures Clean Energy Veterans Opportunities for Adults ages 55+ Human Needs Community Strengthening Member Development Environmental Public Safety Education Volunteer Generation Emergency Response

Ameri. Corps*State Formula and Competitive Programs To engage citizens of all ages and backgrounds in community initiatives that address the most pressing civic needs.

Potential Applicants • State and local nonprofit organizations • Community and faith-based organizations • State, local, and higher education institutions • State and local governments

Project Types • • • Education Health Public Safety Environmental Homeland Security

Competitive Funds Availability • Availability is determined by Congress and priorities are established by CNCS. • The MCSC was awarded for 2009 -2010 the following: – Roughly $1. 4 mil in competitive funds. – Approximately $1. 5 mil in forumula. – Approximately $1. 1 mil in stimulus funds.

Formula Funds Availability Formula funds are awarded to Ameri. Corps applicants who successfully compete at the state level. The MCSC formally approves programs formula funding and informs the CNCS of its decisions. Fund availability is determined by Congress and allocated to the MCSC on a state population formula.

Grant Period Organizations selected through this funding round are generally granted a three-year project period. Applications should include proposed activities and a detailed budget for the first year of operation and program objectives for a one year period.

2 nd & 3 rd Year Funding for the second and third years of an approved program is contingent upon satisfactory progress in relation to the approved objectives, submission of proposed changes in activities or objectives and a detailed budget and budget narrative for the applicable program year, the availability of funds, and any other criteria established in the award agreement.

Grant Size Limitations • Minimum (as set by the Commission) of 5 Member Service Years (MSYs) for all programs • Maximum of 10 MSYs for new programs. The maximum of 10 MSYs is just for the first year of the 3 -year cycle. • Maximum amount that a new program may request in 2010 -2011 is $13, 000 per MSY.

Match Requirements Programs must provide and account for matching funds. All programs are required to raise some funds from the private sector, e. g. , corporations, foundations, individuals, local businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Statutory Requirements Year Year 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Min Overall Share (Alternative) 26% 30% 34% 38% 42% 46% 50% N/A N/A 29% 31% 33% 35%

Match Requirements • The match for member support costs (excluding health insurance) must be in non-federal cash. • Programs may provide matching funds for operating costs in cash or in-kind, • Programs may use non-Corporation federal funds as match if permitted by the rules governing those federal funds.

Terms of Service • Full-time At least 1700 hours • Half-Time At least 900 hours • Reduced Half-Time At least 675 hours • Quarter-Time At least 450 hours • Minimum-Time At least 300 hours

Member Benefits • Living Allowance • Child Care • Educational Award Term Type Full-time One Year Half-Time Reduced Half-Time Quarter-Time Minimum-Time # of Hours At least 1700 hours At least 900 hours At least 675 hours At least 450 hours At least 300 hours • Health Care • CPR, First Aid and ERT Training • Civic Engagement Education Award $5, 350 $2, 675 $2, 038 $1, 415 $1, 132

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