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Home My WebLink About20100657.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, AMERICORPS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Federal Assistance for the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps Program, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the Governor's Commission on Community Service, commencing October 5, 2010, and ending October 4, 2011, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps Program, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the Governor's Commission on Community Service be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Deputy Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of March, A.D., 2010. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Imo\ I / t% ... c �r ogl s Radema her Chair Weld County Clerk to the . :r. • .� 4C• rbara Kirkmeye , Pro-Tem BY: ( /:4,fG 1y�112,;`�, ep y Clerk the Boar. Sean eea annP. C y J\ APP AS M: 'In,�' Willi F. Garcia n y Attorney etc cfej)/ David E. Long Date of signature: q I 711 2010-0657 v HR0081 MEMORANDUM ra f �"� DATE: March 29, 2010 ' TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair, Board of County Commissioners 9� fitp FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services De COLORADO RE: AmeriCorps Continuation Grant between the Weld County Department of Human Services and the Governor's Commission on Community Service Enclosed for Board approval is an AmeriCorps Continuation Grant between the Department and the Governor's Commission on Community Service. This Grant was presented at the Board's March 30, 2010, Work Session. The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps is currently in the first year of a three (3) year grant cycle. The Governor's Commission on Community Service has instructed that grant recipients request the same number of members as in the current year of operations, which is 15 members by April 1, 2010. The total grant would be approximately $343,552 with $186,980.00 in federal dollars and the cash match/in-kind match would be approximately $156,569.00. The continuation grant (year 2 of 3) would allow Weld County Youth Conservation Corps to continue operating an AmeriCorps program serving at risk youth. The grant would be in operation October 5, 2010 through October 4, 2011. If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510. 2010-0657 PART I - FACE SHEET I APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION: Modified Standard Form 424(Rev.02/07 to confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System) Application X Non-Construction 2a.DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER: 'FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE(CNCS): • 2b.APPLICATION ID: 4.DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL IDENTIFIER: 10AC115919 i 06AFHCO0010010 5.APPLICATION INFORMATION LEGAL NAME: Board of Weld County Commissioners,Weld County Division of Hum[ NAME TAFOAIOR RTO OR TH PERSONAND TO BECON CONTACTED RM ONT MATTERS P INVOLOJECTVING THIS APPLICATION(give DUNS NUMBER: 075757955 area codes): • NAME: Tami Grant ADDRESS(give street address,city,state,zip code and county): PO Box 1805 TELEPHONE NUMBER:(970)353-3800 6754 1551 N.17th Ave FAX NUMBER: (970)346-7981 Greeley CO 80631 -9117 County:Weld INTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS:tgrant@co.weld.co.us 6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN): 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT: 7a. Local Government-County 846000813 - _ 7b. Community Action Agency/Community Action Program 8.TYPE OF APPLICATION(Check appropriate box). NEW NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE X CONTINUATION AMENDMENT If Amendment,enter appropriate letter(s)in box(es): A. AUGMENTATION B.BUDGET REVISION C.NO COST EXTENSION D.OTHER(specify below): • 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service 10a.CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER:94.006 11.a.DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: 106.TITLE: AmeriCorps State Weld County Youth Conservation Corps(WCYCC) 12.AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(List Cities,Counties,States,etc): 11.b.CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE(IF ANY): Weld County Colorado 13.PROPOSED PROJECT:START DATE: 10/05/10 END DATE: 10/04/11 14.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF: a.Applicant CO 004 b.Program CO 004 15.ESTIMATED FUNDING:Year#: 2 16.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a.FEDERAL $ 186,983.00 - _ YES.THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE $ 156,569.00 TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR b.APPLICANT REVIEW ON: c.STATE $ 0.00 DATE: d.LOCAL $ 0.00 X NO.PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372 e.OTHER $ 0.00 - _- f PROGRAM INCOME $ 0.00 17.IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? YES if"Yes,"attach an explanation. I X NO g.TOTAL $ 343,552.00 18.TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT,THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. a.TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: b.TITLE: c.TELEPHONE NUMBER: Esther Gesick OfficeManager/Coord (970)356-4000 4226 d.SI ATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: e.DATE SIGNED: Page 1 For Official Use Only Narratives Rationale and Approach A. RATIONALE AND APPRAOCH a. Compelling Community Need The continuing growth of an at-risk youth population, the continued and increasing need for service opportunities for youth as well as the increased need for parks/open space,trails and services to community based and faith based organization have all been identified as needs in Weld County. The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)through its design and mix of services to corps members, its existing and emerging relationships with local communities, agencies, and community/faith based organizations is positioned to positively and actively respond to these needs through the utilization of a Youth Corps model under AmeriCorps. Community needs were identified through various Federal(2000 Census, e.g.), State(Kids Count in Colorado,e.g.)and local(Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision Study, e.g.)reports.A review of this data makes it clear that Weld County and the County's youth face a major social issue of an increasing population of at-risk, disenfranchised youth. With a high rate of poverty(11.6% all ages and 13.2%for those 18 years of age and younger), a higher drop out rate compared to the state average, a high rate of adjudication, and a lower median household income than other Front Range areas,Weld County faces immediate challenges in positively effecting youth. In line with the Corporations Focus Area: "Ensure a brighter future for all America's youth: supporting youth in need by providing more opportunities to serve and receive services,particularly youth at risk of school failure, unemployment, criminal behavior and persistent poverty"the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC), is situated to positively effect this focus area. For Official Use Only Page 2 m D fl. , For Official Use Only Narratives Greeley quality of life ballot issues passed in 2002 continue to foster projects that benefit residents of Greeley and surrounding areas. Areas from those initiatives that continue to be developed include new parks,improvement of existing parks, and creation of new recreational trails plus other development and renovation projects. These initiatives continue to be the impetus for development and improvements throughout the community and the WCYCC continues to participate in these projects. The strengthening of communities through environmental and conservation projects extends to other area communities throughout the County. Local communities and grant seeking groups such as Civil Resources, a private company that prepares proposals to assist small communities,pursue grant opportunities available through lottery proceeds to help carry out community improvement projects. The WCYCC will continue to seek collaborative efforts with the State's Office of Energy Management, along with other potential partners, to install energy efficient compact florescent light bulbs (CFL),low flow shower heads,carbon monoxide and smoke detector units, and to conduct Tier 1 energy audits in low income households eligible for Low Income Energy Assistance Program. However, at this time a working contract is not in place. WCYCC will continue to strive toward energy related services. Through the delivery of these services,the WCYCC is aligned with the Governor's Promise for Energy by encouraging energy efficiency and conservation in low income homes. Corps members also gain skills for jobs in the new energy economy. The WCYCC has, and will continue to collaborate in proposals and provide service to meet identified community needs. The WCYCC also provides much needed human needs services to agencies and faith based organizations allowing them to increase their capacity to serve area populations. For Official Use Only Page 3 „n \ , 4 { For Official Use Only Narratives The WCYCC through its AmeriCorps youth corps model supports the nation's commitment to assist individuals,families, and communities who have not shared in Americas'prosperity. It can do so by recruiting at risk youth to be AmeriCorps members and through their direct service to address the identified community needs for parks,open space, recreational trails,improvement of Head Start facilities, assisting CBO's/FBO's in meeting the needs of the people they serve,and improving county facilities. At risk youth are in need of additional opportunities to improve their lives. Through service to their community, corps members acquire employability and job skills in addition to the skills they acquire through member development activities. Many need assistance in preparing for the GED and all members benefit from life skills, citizenship,leadership, and teamwork skills gained through training as well as their service on projects. Other needs for these youth have been identified in the area of health awareness and maintenance which aligns with the Lt. Governor's focus issue. The Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision Study also identified mentoring and conflict resolution as specific needs for this target group. The WCYCC targets at-risk/disenfranchised youth to become AmeriCorps members since positively affecting this population of youth is part of the identified needs of the Corporation,the Governor's Promise of improving student achievement, and Weld County's need to reduce the number of disenfranchised youth. b. Description of Activities and Member Roles The WCYCC was developed to address the needs that affect so many in the County. The Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council assisted in the design and For Official Use Only Page 4 4444k ;awl 4 For Official Use Only Narratives development of the Corps. Both entities are made up of community,education and business leaders, local government officials as well as representatives from CBO/FBOs. These Boards identified the target group for Corps membership as well as project focus. Members will be involved in service projects that meet the identified community needs and where project sponsors do not have adequate staffing or volunteer help to meet those needs. Examples of environmental and conservation projects that members will provide service on include: work in community and state parks; constructing and maintaining trails; planting trees and shrubs in parks; frost damage mitigation for saplings; removal of non-native species in parks and open spaces; energy conservation efforts through education and marketing materials distributed to community members and within schools and assisting in historical conservation/preservation projects at public museums. Additional service opportunities involving human service projects that provide service to community and faith based organizations include: preparing food boxes for Catholic Charities; picking up and distributing donations for United Way;preparing and delivering food and gift boxes for United Way; improving existing facilities of non-profit organizations; improve low income neighborhoods through clean up activities; and assisting community based organizations in the provision of needed services to the disabled senior citizens by constructing wheel chair ramps,or helping with snow removal when needed. The WCYCC uses crew based service learning projects as a means to enable at-risk youth, ages 17-25,the opportunity to provide valuable service to their communities at the same time they are learning valuable skills. The WCYCC will be made up of 15 MSY slots,where individuals will fill 3o half time(900 hours) slots. For Official Use Only Page 5 y ri xWavi µA f For Official Use Only Narratives Through direct service on projects the corps provides its members the means to acquire employability and job skills at the same time that community needs are being met. Members receive project specific training prior to each project and through member development activities, corps members are trained in leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution skills, and conservation training which they can then practice and use on the various service projects. Members also receive assistance and support for GED preparation,and training in citizenship, disability awareness,diversity, and healthy life styles to further develop their skills. Through direct service on energy projects,as well as projects in parks and open space,members are involved in the areas of environment and conservation. Job and employability skills are acquired through service projects that have a lasting and visible benefit to their communities, and human services projects that assist CBO/FBO's in meeting the needs of the community provide the members the ability to serve those less fortunate and thereby enhance their understanding of the benefits of volunteerism and civic responsibility. c. Measurable Outputs and Outcomes WCYCC members will provide meaningful direct service to projects which;target conservation efforts, improve the environment,improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails,pools, etc. Twenty of the twenty four projects(85%),completed will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations and as a result of service,the community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based agencies. For Official Use Only Page 6 i For Official Use Only Narratives Members will have a positive effect on communities within Weld County in relation to Energy Conservation. Members will provide Energy Conservation education to a minimum of 30o Weld County residents. Additionally, members will provide educational information within schools to promote conservation in youth. 9o%of sampled recipients of energy conservation education will indicate a high level of satisfaction with the information received from members. Follow up surveys will be provided to a portion of the Weld County residents who received educational materials to determine how community members are working toward conserving energy. Corps member time sheets and project tracking logs will be used to track the number of conservation/environmental and energy projects completed. Satisfaction surveys will be used to track sponsor or home owner/renter satisfaction. Members will participate in a variety of training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. Ninety percent(90%)of members will participate in training opportunities and of the total amount of participating members, 80%will obtain a minimum of three(3) certificates. By participating in training, members will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future employment endeavors. Eighty Percent(80%)of members will receive a certificate in three(3) or more areas to include but not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety,Outdoor Stewardship Institute(OSI),Noxious Weed Eradication, and Civic Engagement. Training logs, member time sheets, and certificates will be used to track the member support activities. Member surveys at the end of service will identify the increase in job readiness and or personal life skills. For Official Use Only Page 7 For Official Use Only Narratives d. Plan for Self Assessment and Improvement Tools used to track and evaluate progress towards outputs and outcomes include WCYCC member time sheets,project tracking logs,project sponsor evaluations,volunteer tracking sheets,WCYCC training logs,WCYCC citizenship test,home owner/renter surveys,follow-up surveys with project sponsors, CBO's and home owner/renters to identify end out come data, and GED test and training certificates of completion. To identify strengths and weaknesses in projects and the program,members are encouraged to provide feedback on activities and experiences. This is done formally at least twice a year. Members may also speak to the Corps Director at any time through open door practices. Formal member satisfaction surveys will be given to members during their term of service and project sponsors, community partners and collaborating organizations are specifically asked for input regarding projects and feedback on results of project activities. Recommendations and/or suggestions for improvement are taken seriously,evaluated and implemented as appropriate to the WCYCC mission and/or project. The WCYCC has been and will continue to be vested in continuous improvement. One of the areas indentified by the WCYCC as an area needing improvement has been how to improve the retention rate of the at-risk/disenfranchised youth we serve. Since 2007, the WCYCC has been heavily invested in strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to increase the member completion rate. For Official Use Only Page 8 a For Official Use Only Narratives As a result of this planning,we have developed the following key strategies: i)Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2)Convert a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success; 3)structure the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner. e. Community Involvement As stated earlier the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council representing a wide range of area leaders have not only identified the target group for Corps membership,but also identified project focus areas. They receive regular reports on Corps status, membership and projects and provide feedback to the Corps management team. The regular, consistent,formal communication of the past will continue as it has been successful. Community partners and project sponsors provide feedback to the program through sponsor surveys and remain engaged through that ability to make suggestions for program improvement and/or future project focus. f. Relationship With National and Community Service Programs The Corps has a sound working relationship with a number of entities: United Way of Weld County, Weld Food Bank, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity as well as other service organizations. In all cases WCYCC members enhance the capacity of these organizations to serve local populations. They often provide additional or primary person-power to carry out service activities. For Official Use Only Page 9 �„> m711 a N 7 For Official Use Only Narratives When appropriate,the WCYCC will collaborate with the NCCC on projects within the Weld County area, and currently collaborates with local community organizations that have VISTA members. g. Potential for Replication The WCYCC AmeriCorps program is a team based youth corps program and is highly replicable. As a result of the success of the WCYCC AmeriCorps program in connecting youth to their communities through service,two team based youth corps were developed at the request of Weld County Social Services to serve 1.)extremely at-risk adjudicated younger youth and, 2.) a summer youth corps which serves 14-15 year old youth whose families receive public assistance. A key factor in replicating the youth corps model is to have the initial support and involvement from community/county leaders and keep them continuously engaged with the program and its outcomes. It would be best replicated in a similar geographic area,with a larger community surrounded by smaller communities with fewer resources. Member Outputs and Outcomes B.MEMBER OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES a.Member Recruitment and Support The WCYCC will recruit 15 MSY slots(30 i Year Half time members) and anticipates that they will be diverse in gender and ethnicity. The WCYCC visits schools,colleges and organizations for recruitment and recruitment efforts have also taken place through national recruitment, advertisements on Craigs List, mass emailing to faith based organizations,flyers,utilization of social networking web sites such as For Official Use Only Page 10 .v. 4v u:.-d a For Official Use Only Narratives Facebook and My Space, and a presentation at a local community meeting where youth serving organizations throughout Weld County meet to share information(Youth Net). The only qualification the WCYCC has for members is that the potential member be 17-25 years of age and commit to the completion of their term of service. WCYCC will have flexibility to enroll members 25 and older to fill limited seasonal Team Leader positions as necessary. To meet the communities' need for services which address the issue of at-risk, disenfranchised youth,the Corps targets this type of population as members.Additionally the WCYCC is committed to ensure that members reflect the ethnic diversity of Weld County and the communities we serve. Selection is based on targeted populations to ensure equal representation. At risk youth are referred by the juvenile justice system,probation departments,juvenile courts, and/or the Senate Bill 94 Committee. Additionally,youth on waiting lists for alternative education services, those who have dropped out of school and those who have not been successful in the traditional education system are also considered for recruitment. Although the WCYCC will continue to target at risk/disenfranchised youth in order to meet the communities'need to address this growing population, as previously mentioned,to help improve the number of the at-risk youth who complete their term of service,we will also balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to provide peer mentoring with the at-risk youth members. As previously mentioned, member feedback and satisfaction are important to the WCYCC management team. At least twice during their term of service,members are asked to provide feedback in a formal manner. At the completion of each project members are asked for feedback and feedback is always For Official Use Only Page 11 • For Official Use Only Narratives welcome by the Director of the Corps. Formal member satisfaction surveys are also utilized to obtain member input. Incentives for members include the acquisition of useful job skills, to become valuable members of the community, as well as the attainment of life skills. Each crew member is provided the opportunity to develop individual leadership skills through acting in the role of assistant crew leader at various times and which includes coordinating activities,serving as team leader on projects,and developing projects. Members who lack a high school diploma or GED at the time of enrollment will be provided education activities to help prepare the members take and pass the GED examination. To build esprit de corps members are provided distinctive uniforms and participate in a variety of team building activities. A "Crew Member of the Month" recognition will be given as a means to motivate members and hopefully to improve retention. Members are rewarded/recognized with certificates of completion and plaques for completing the program. Additionally, members are included in recognition lunches held for Employment Services staff at various times of the year. To help ensure members complete their term of service,and in addition to balancing the crew with youth who have experienced more success in their lives,we have also converted a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience success in a shorter term. Also to improve retention we have restructured the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner. c.Member Development,Training and Supervision For Official Use Only Page 12 D For Official Use Only Narratives The first two weeks of the Corps year consists of member orientation, (including site and lab orientation),initial team building activities, an overview of the history of the WCYCC and youth corps movement in Colorado, and meetings with project sponsors for the initial projects the corps will be working on. Project sponsors provide overviews to services Corps members will perform,provide training on the tasks involved, and the relationship of the activity to the community need. First aid/CPR, conflict resolution, diversity training, citizenship, OSI, and CERT training will be ongoing member development activities that will take place at various times during the members term of service. Training designed to prepare members for disaster preparedness response activities such as first aid/CPR, and CERT will take place early on in the members'term. Training to prepare members to perform the activities on specific projects is provided by the project sponsor prior to starting work on the project. The type of training varies based on the type of work to be done and the knowledge of the crew members. Training will always include an overview of project goals, how the project affects the community,safe operation of equipment as appropriate,specific processes to be followed and any technical training specific to the project. Project sponsors are required to provide technical training and specific job requirements the WCYCC crew leader and the crew members prior to service being performed. In addition to training provided by the project sponsor,work on environmental projects include training by the projects sponsor and also include training by the WCYCC team leader and crew leader using"The Colorado Outdoor Learning"(COOL)guide curriculum, Outdoor Stewardship Institute's (OSI) curriculum,and when applicable,Noxious Weed Eradication training provided by Weld County Department of Public works Weed Division. The general timeline for training is orientation and initial life skills training during the first two weeks of For Official Use Only Page 13 yew!4e,M D .J� } AL! For Official Use Only Narratives the program,and project training prior to the start of work on any project. Additional life skills training such as diversity and conflict resolution,GED preparation,citizenship training, and healthy lifestyles training run concurrently with project work and other Corps activities throughout the members'term of service. The WCYCC is a youth corps model where members work on a variety of projects. Members have contact with corps staff every morning and maintain contact throughout the day. Crews are developed as needed to ensure community needs are met timely. Crews are in contact with program staff throughout the day and this ensures the members are safe and that they are in compliance with activity/service requirements. The energy crew receives direction from the WCYCC Team Leader each morning prior to going out to perform the audits and installation of energy efficient products in homes. The energy crew will be provided a crew cell phone and therefore will be able to be in contact with the Team Leader at all times to receive guidance and support. All members participate in training collectively to ensure team cohesion. d. Ethic of Service and Civic Responsibility Through the delivery of services that meet the identified and unmet needs of communities, agencies and community and faith based organizations, corps members acquire a sense of their civic responsibility and the understanding that they have the power to make a difference. Member development activities combined with the structured citizenship training provide members the ability to gain an appreciation for their community and their role as citizens. Through service provided at a variety of projects, interaction with project sponsors,and the development activities designed to improve members as individuals and citizens,members acquire an attachment to their community that they did not have prior to participation.The combination of these activities provide positive,rewarding experiences that For Official Use Only Page 14 For Official Use Only Narratives promote the WCYCC goal for the at-risk members of decreasing involvement in gangs,fewer incidences of crime and less recidivism. Formal citizenship activities are taught using the"AmeriCorps Facilitator's Guide to Effective Citizenship" and the"Facilitator's Guide for We the People". Citizenship/civic responsibility training is followed up by a request for members to commit to register to vote and the complete an oath of affirmation indicating the members commitment to continue to volunteer and to stay out of legal trouble. Members participate in reflection and journaling activities on a daily basis. Journaling allows the members the opportunity to reflect on the service they performed that day,identify things learned,and recognize the impact their service has had on the community/project sponsor. a Member Enrollment The WCYCC AmeriCorps program has consistently been able to enroll i00%of the slots received during each year of operation. The WCYCC has not had any difficulties identifying individuals to become members and with the expanded recruitment efforts that were implemented for the 2008-2009 program year,we anticipate more interest will be generated. f.Member Retention The WCYCC differs from many national programs in that it targets at-risk, adjudicated and disenfranchised youth to be corps members. As a result of targeting this population group and the issues that they bring with them,the program has experienced retention issues which are lower than anticipated or expected. The WCYCC has taken and will continue to take steps to improve the retention rate of the at-risk/disenfranchised youth we serve. Since 2007, the WCYCC has been heavily invested in For Official Use Only Page 15 For Official Use Only Narratives strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to increase the member completion rate. As a result of this planning,we have developed the following key strategies which were implemented for the 2008-2009 program year and which we will continue monitor, evaluate and adjust for future crews: i) Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2) Convert a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success; 3) structure the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner. A"Crew Member of the Month" recognition will also be given as a means to motivate members and hopefully to improve retention. We anticipate retention rates will greatly improve as a result of the changes and are committed to pursue the highest retention rates possible. With shorter terms of service we believe retention rates of 90-100% are achievable. Community Outputs and Outcomes C. COMMUNITY OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES Community Impact Each year the WCYCC builds on its community partnerships and develops additional partnerships in the areas of focus. We work towards enhancing relationships with partners to allow them the ability to use the funds that normally would have been spent on the services the corps provided to be redirected toward direct client services. The Corps will continue to develop new collaborations as well as enhance For Official Use Only Page 16 For Official Use Only Narratives services to previous agencies and communities. a. Sustainability To aid in our efforts for sustainability,the WCYCC developed a number of fee for service project sponsor sites which provide for community and sponsor investment in the program. Projects completed for the City of Greely, St.Vrain State Park, energy projects through the State Office of Energy Management, as well as others are all fee for service projects which generate funds needed for required cash match as well as allow us to provide members complete uniforms which include pants, shirts,steel toe boots, sweatshirts,coats,hats, gloves,back packs, etc. Additionally the State's Great Outdoors Colorado Program provides local communities additional grant points for including a local corps in their project. The WCYCC collaborates with Weld County communities in these grants to assist them in obtaining funds to develop/improve parks, trails and open space. By being included in these grants the Corps is able to generate program income for services. These partnerships diversify the funding base, developing and utilizing various funding sources to provide for program operating costs when appropriate and collaborating with project sponsors. b.Volunteer Recruitment and Support Volunteers have been and will continue to be recruited from local communities, service organization (including Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts), and local schools in the project area to work alongside the AmeriCorps members on service projects. Including individuals with disabilities in projects has been a focus for the WCYCC program for a number For Official Use Only Page 17 tj'Ar '' "^ •,fit:=.; 1 r For Official Use Only Narratives of years and are recruited through agencies and organizations that provide services to those individuals. Recruitment efforts include direct contact with organizations/agencies and coordination efforts with project sponsors and corps members are involved in the volunteer recruitment activities. Most volunteers will be recruited to participate in specific projects rather than in an on-going capacity. The WCYCC expects to recruit a minimum of 15 volunteers if it is funded. c. Capacity Building As previously stated,through the provision of services to communities, agencies and CBO/FBO's of Weld County,the WCYCC AmeriCorps program increases the capacity of organizations to serve more people by channeling the funds that may have paid for services provided by the corps and have those funds then go directly to the people the organization serves. Additionally,the WCYCC is a member of the Colorado Youth Corps Association(CYCA)which provides the WCYCC the opportunity to participate in service projects funded through Great Outdoors Colorado and at state parks in projects negotiated by CYCA. Members are the ones who build the capacity of communities to serve more individuals. In 2008,the Weld County area,and specifically the town of Windsor,was hit by a tornado that caused extensive damage. Through collaboration with United Way,WCYCC members provided affected communities with disaster relief efforts and helped sort, stock, and distribute donated supplies. Members also assisted individuals who lost their homes to move in those cases where the individuals did not have any other resources. Organizational Capability D. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY For Official Use Only Page 18 ly�n„a .r;yae; :, ^I ern 3 For Official Use Only Narratives SOUND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE a.Ability to Provide Sound Programmatic and Fiscal Oversight Employment Services of Weld County, a department of the Weld County Government has been operating federal and state funded employment and training programs for OVER 3o years and has extensive experience with program design, implementation, delivery, evaluation and financial management. The official grant recipient for all funding is the Board of Weld County Commissioners. Grant management is provided by Weld County Department of Human Services, Division of Employment Services of Weld County. Fiscal oversight for all programs operated by the Division is provided by the Department's Fiscal Officer. There have been no audit exceptions with any programs operated under Employment Services over the 30 years of its existence. Many programs have been recognized as models for program implementation across the State. Programs currently operated by Employment Services include Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange,Workforce Investment Act(WIA) Programs for youth, adults and dislocated workers,Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) Program, Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program, Pillars for Successful Independence Program , and the WCYCC program which includes the various youth corps programs such as the TIGHT Youth Corps Program, ,the TANF Summer Youth Corps Program, and the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps(WCYCC)/AmeriCorps Program. Oversight for all programs operated by Employment Services is provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board,comprised of leaders in the community from the public and private arenas. The WCYCC has been operating the AmeriCorps program for six years and youth corps model programs for 13 years. The AmeriCorps program and its members have accomplished a tremendous amount of work for the communities and organizations it serves. Historically the AmeriCorps program has For Official Use Only Page 19 For Official Use Only Narratives exceeded the goals for environmental projects and has received ratings from project sponsors that exceed the anticipated rate of satisfaction. Since the WCYCC program is a youth corps model, members typically work as a team although they can also work in a number of team settings at specific sites to meet multiple community needs on projects throughout the Weld County area. b. Board of Directors,Administrators and Staff The Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council provide oversight of the WCYCC program and have assisted in the design and development of the Corps. Both entities are made up of community, education and business leaders,local government officials as well as representatives from CBO/FBOs. The WCYCC AmeriCorps program is comprised of three staff positions: Corps Director,Youth Team Leader and Crew Leader. The Youth Team Leader was previously a crew leader for the adjudicated youth corps operated by Employment Services and was in that position for approximately two years. The Team Leader has an extensive background in working with young adults and is well acquainted with community agencies and organizations. The Crew Leader is new to the program and was selected for the current AmeriCorps program year(2008-2009)and has extensive background working with youth from all socio-economic backgrounds. The crew leader is skilled in supervising,leading and mentoring young adults and has a good knowledge relating to work done by the Corps. The Corps Director directly supervises the Youth Team Leader and the Crew Leader and is also the supervisor of the other youth programs operated by Employment Services of Weld County. The Director For Official Use Only Page 20 SrLQ ,# � e For Official Use Only Narratives of the Corps is new to the position but has over to years experience in working with youth and working in federally funded programs including WIA Youth and the TANF Summer Youth Program. Approximately zo%of the Director's time is spent on Corps activities. The Youth Team Leader spends about 40%of his time on Corps activities in supervising the Crew Leader,project development, preparing and conducting weekly training for crew members and report preparation. The Crew Leader spends i00%of her time on Corps activities in direct supervision of crew members and the day to day operation of the WCYCC. The Weld County Department of Human Services' Fiscal Officer reports directly to the Executive Director of the Department and provides fiscal oversight and fiscal management of the program. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Weld County Commissioners,the official grant recipient of the funding. c. Plan For Self Assessment/Improvement The WCYCC continuously assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its project sponsors and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate the quality of the work,benefit to the sponsor,the cost savings and the overall evaluation of the crew's effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of service hours provided. Member development evaluation includes the number of members achieving the development outputs/outcomes, e.g. GED, certificates obtained from member development training, etc. All of these evaluation results are reviewed immediately against outputs/outcomes with a management team debriefing to determine the need for program improvement alterations or adjustments. For Official Use Only Page 21 FBWt.=�vyx: For Official Use Only Narratives Evaluations of the programs structure,target populations, services,performance, other program functions, as well as general oversight are provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council. External fiscal audits are provided through the county's arrangement for external auditing of programs. d. Plan For Effective Technical Assistance A strength of this program is its relationship with the community and its agencies and organizations. Knowledge of local and State resources and a willingness of these resources to assist has not been an issue in securing technical assistance. Conversely,collaboration with the community has provided Corps management with the opportunity to provide technical assistance in relation to potential service projects. The Corps plans to continue to approach each potential service project with the questions: what is it to be done; what is the timeline;what more do we need to do the project effectively,and what is the end result of the project? The answers to these questions determine the viability of the project for Corps involvement and provide a framework for any necessary technical assistance. Technical assistance is sought from the appropriate source if it is determined that it is advisable or necessary. It may be a training session for members,training or orientation for the Crew Leader and/or project sponsor; or it may be information assistance for all involved. The management team in collaboration with sponsors determines the need for and the type of assistance. The Director often seeks technical assistance through the AmeriCorps national web site and the resources available listed there,especially Project Star. This has been and will continue to be a valuable resource, especially in preparing performance measurement and updating the procedures. For Official Use Only Page 22 �J a y A For Official Use Only Narratives SOUND RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AS AN ORGANIZATION a.Volunteer Generation and Support Members will directly be involved in volunteer recruitment. As previously stated, members recruit from local service organizations and pools of youth as well as agencies that work with people with disabilities. It is also important that the volunteers reflect ethnic and gender diversity. When a project may require more assistance to expand the Corps'capacity,volunteers are sought, oriented and/or trained to assist. Care is taken in the proper preparation of a volunteer to participate in a project,not just for the effectiveness of their assistance but also to provide them with a rewarding experience. b. Organizational and Community Leadership Based on the accomplishments of and the outcomes achieved by the WCYCC and the recognition of the results, Social Services of Weld County looked the Corps management team to create other corps. Staff developed the TANF Summer Youth Corps program and the TIGHT Youth Corps which serves very at risk youth to meet the needs identified, and all of the youth corps program models developed fall under the umbrella of the WCYCC. The WCYCC is heavily involved in the Community Events Task Force, assisting with many city-wide activities. When the Weld County Fair was having major preparation difficulties,the County Commissioners recommended the Corps be brought in to assist. They were recognized as literally "saving the Fair". The Corps has also received similar recognitions from the communities it serves. For Official Use Only Page 23 For Official Use Only Narratives They are seen and appreciated as a valuable community resource. In March 2006,as a result of the all of the service provided to United Way of Weld County,the WCYCC was recognized as the"2005 United Way of Weld County Community Partner"of the Year. The WCYCC was also recognized by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in August 2006 with a certificate of appreciation for the service to the State of Colorado and for being nominated for the 2006 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. Also in 2006 the WCYCC was recognized by the National Philanthropy Day in Colorado for being nominated as the "Outstanding Youth Group" category. In 2007 the WCYCC was recognized by United Way of Weld County for the assistance provided in their School Drive effort. The WCYCC program Director is the chair of the State of Colorado Youth Operator Initiative and staff from Employment Services serve on numerous community boards,workgroups, and are involved in a wide variety of community events. c. Success in Securing Match Resources The major sources of match funds have been program income received form fee for service projects and matching funds form the WIA Youth program to cover staff salary and fringe costs not paid by corporation funds. In the past WIA Youth dollars have covered the grantee share of personnel expenses,member travel, equipment,supplies, staff and member training plus other program costs. Program income from fee for service agreements has covered the grantee share for member living allowances and member support costs. As fee for service projects have increased the amount of WIA funds used to cover the staff costs will be lowered. There has not been any difficulty in securing match resources required to meet match For Official Use Only Page 24 r}4 F nvv, ➢, M h^ f kA � For Official Use Only Narratives requirements and we foresee that due to the expanding fee for service projects with the energy portion of the project services we will continue to be able to meet future match needs. SUCCESS IN SECURING COMMUNITY SUPPORT a. Collaboration The WCYCC has collaborated with a number of CBOs,United Way,Weld Food Bank, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity,Weld County Health Department on a consistent basis. Through these organizations and agencies we have developed a relationship of reliable,quality service and mutual support for projects. These relationships have allowed the Corps to provide focused,valid, necessary services to Weld County communities.The CBO/FBOs and other agencies play the role of identifying needs and service targets to meet the needs of target populations and identify the outcomes expected. They provide whatever support they can and as appropriate. These collaborations synergistically extend the reach that maybe otherwise available to the citizens of Weld County. b. Local Financial and In-Kind Contributions The WCYCC receives funds from the fee for service projects such as the installation of energy efficient products in low income homes, service projects with the city of Greeley,service performed at St.Vrain State Park, and other fee for service projects arranged with local communities and project sponsors. The Workforce Investment Act provides some coverage of staff costs as appropriate in relation to the number of WIA program youth served, and in-kind costs cover some overhead and administrative costs. For Official Use Only Page 25 8 Aid M For Official Use Only Narratives The WCYCC also receives funding from fee for service activities for work done at Head Start sites throughout the County. From initial work completed and our growing reputation for quality work,more fee for service projects have been obtained. Additionally, as an Accredited Corps under the Colorado Youth Corps Association, there is potential for additional fee for service work. As collaboration,visibility and reputation of the WCYCC have increased so has fee for service funding. c.Wide Range of Community Stakeholders The range of community stakeholders in the WCYCC is wide and diverse. Through the Weld County Workforce Development Board,the Corps is able to access a range of government,business(small and large),educational leaders as well as a number of CBOs and FBOs building a stakeholder pool. Through Employment Services the Corps is further able to expand the stakeholder population through the connections with area employers and the identification of future potential projects. The variety of project sponsors creates an even further group of diverse stakeholders. Ultimately the people of Weld County(280,000)who have benefited from Corps services comprise the largest group of stakeholders. Non-financial support comes in the form of participating in the Corps either as a project sponsor or by providing feedback and input into activities and direction of the corps. The Workforce Development Board has taken a large piece of responsibility in designing the Corps, its target membership and activity mission. As the Corps has become more known and recognized,the stakeholder base has become more diverse and broader in scope. d. Special Circumstances For Official Use Only Page 26 For Official Use Only Narratives Employment Services of Weld County,the administrative arm of the WCYCC,has served the County and its citizens for over 30 years. The County,which has historically been a rural community, is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Colorado. It has a high poverty rate with 13.2%of youth ages 18 and under living below the poverty level and an n.6% overall poverty rate. The county has limited large corporate resources and what resources do exist are spread thin among the population. Cost Effectiveness and Budget Adequacy E.COST EFFECTIVENESS AND BUDGET ADEQUACY COST EFFECTIVENESS a. Corporation Cost per Member Service Year This proposal requests funding for 15 MSY's. WCYCC is currently operating with 15 MSY's,WCYCC has followed the Corporations request to continue operations with 15 MSY's for continuation grant request. b. Diverse Non-Federal Support Non-federal financial support comes to the program through fee for service dollars for service performed on specified projects. As Great Outdoor Colorado funds are made available to local communities to develop parks,trails,and open space,the WCYCC will continue to collaborate with our community partners to be built in to the work components as appropriate. Non-federal funds also come through some services provided to local communities and through State negotiated projects. The Corps plans to continue to seek these funds and types of funding sources. The WCYCC will continue to partner with communities and the Colorado Youth Corps Association for additional fee for service projects. For Official Use Only Page 27 T For Official Use Only Narratives c. Decreased Reliance on Federal Support As the WCYCC continues to operate, collaborations have continued to expand and with those expansions there has been an increase in fee for service opportunities. This has been shown through the history of the Corps and the WCYCC continues to work toward the goal of 50%match by year ten,in accordance with Corporation Guidelines. In this grant proposal we have a 44%match which is above the Corporation goal for seventh year grantees. BUDGET ADEQUACY The budget(current)has been adequate to provide the array of services and member development. With the extent of partnerships built, additional partnerships anticipated and program design,it is anticipated that the budget under this grant proposal will be adequate to continue a strong program. Evaluation Summary or Plan F. Evaluation Summary or Plan The WCYCC receives funds that are less than those required for an external evaluation and therefore has completed internal evaluations of the program. The WCYCC continuously assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its project sponsors and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate the quality of the work,benefit to the sponsor,the cost savings and the overall evaluation of the crew's effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of service hours provided. Member development evaluation includes the number of members achieving the development outputs/outcomes, e.g. GED, For Official Use Only Page 28 �A �yfW.3 LKYOXlR Nt For Official Use Only Narratives certificates obtained from member development training,etc. All of these evaluation results are reviewed immediately against outputs/outcomes with a management team debriefing to determine the need for program improvement alterations or adjustments. Evaluations of the programs structure,target populations, services,performance, other program functions, as well as general oversight are provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council. External fiscal audits are provided through the county's arrangement for external auditing of programs.As a result of the internal evaluations the WCYCC program identified a number of areas for program improvement and strengthening. As indicated previously in this proposal,since 2007 the WCYCC has been heavily invested in strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to increase the member completion rate. Asa result of this planning,we developed key strategies which were implemented for the 2008-2009 program year and which we will continue monitor, evaluate and adjust for future crews: t) Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2) Convert a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success; 3)structure the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner. Additionally a"Crew Member of the Month" recognition will be given as a means to motivate members and hopefully also to improve retention. We anticipate retention rates will greatly improve as a result of For Official Use Only Page 29 For Official Use Only Narratives the changes and are committed to pursue the highest retention rates possible. Amendment Justification G.Amendment Justification N/A Clarification Summary H. Clarification Information N/A Continuation Changes I. Continuation Update N/A For Official Use Only Page 30 k *. Air„,cJ k For Official Use Only Performance Measures SAA Charecteristics x'' Rural Urban Encore program None of the above Priority Areas x 1, Education Healthy Futures Has National Performance Measure'. Has National Performance Measure: x Environment/Clean Energy Veterans Has National Performance Measure' Has National Performance Measure'. Opportunity Other Has National Performance Measure'. Has National Performance Measure' Service Categories Other Education Primary ` Secondary x Energy Conservation Primary I Secondary Other Environment Primary 'xl Secondary "'fix ..,+�4>. 4 fte;21;k lt '.:4:i,,- alaK z'fTAZ , :•'?'., ;. Service Category: Other Education Measure Category: Participant Development Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. Activity Start Date: 05 October 2010 Number of Members: 15 Activity End Date: 04 October 2011 Hours per Day(on average): 1 Days per Week(on average): 5 Results Result: Output Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. Indicator: Increase in civic knowledge and skills Target: 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3)or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradic Target Value: 90% Instruments: Training logs PM Statement: Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. 90%of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3)or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, For Official Use Only Page 31 k '1 M + For Official Use Only Result: Output CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic Engagement. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: End Outcome Graduating members who participated in a variety of education and training based activities will increase their knowledge and employability Indicator: Increase in civic knowledge and skills Target: 80% of members completing their term of service will report an increase in job readiness and/ or personal life skills. Target Value: 80% Instruments: Member survey PM Statement: Graduating members who participated in a variety of education and training based activities will increase their knowledge and employability. 80% of members completing their term of service will report an increase in job readiness and/or personal life skills. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Intermediate Outcome Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. 90%of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three(3)or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI,Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic Engagement. Indicator: Increase in civic knowledge and skills Target: 90% of members that participate in traiing will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future employment endeavors. Target Value: 10 Instruments: Training logs, member surveys PM Statement: Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3)or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic Engagement. 90% of members that participate in training will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future employment endeavors. Prey. Yrs. Data: .,,ap : izsn n w .�s. ' k; ,. l�16 ; e, .ah :o F fn,•vw Nhg;�ry y.. � 1 rS h�,y., r p..,_ max. �'�R_ -H M..x, i '�dr 'Y.1%f'�i 1 J�` Service Category: Other Environment Measure Category: Needs and Service Activities Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) Members will provide meaningful service to projects which;target conservation efforts,improve the environment,improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local For Official Use Only Page 32 For Official Use Only Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment,improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails,pools, etc. Activity Start Date: 05 October 2010 Number of Members: 15 Activity End Date: 04 October 2011 Hours per Day(on average): 7 Days per Week(on average): 5 Results Result: Intermediate Outcome Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts,improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails,pools, etc. Indicator: Target: 20 of the 24 projects (85%), completed will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations Target Value: 85% Instruments: Project spoonsor satisfaction surveys PM Statement: Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. 20 of the 24 projects (85%), completed will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Output Members will provide meaningful service to projects which; target conservation efforts,improve the environment,improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Indicator: beneficiaries Target: Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. Target Value: 24 Instruments: Member time sheets, project tracking logs PM Statement: Members will provide meaningful service to projects which; target conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: End Outcome The community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based agencies Indicator: beneficiaries Target: 80% of project sponsors and local community based agencies will report that they see a noticeable improvement in the community and that they are aware that AmeriCorps members in the community have completed the work. For Official Use Only Page 33 n For Official Use Only Result: End Outcome TETTEWES& Project AWAsor surveys PM Statement: The community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based agencies. 80% of project sponsors and local community based agencies will report that they see a noticeable improvement in the community and that they are aware that AmeriCorps members in the community have completed the work. Prey. Yrs. Data: :.1W,441$10111 Service Category: Energy Conservation Measure Category: Needs and Service Activities Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) Members will complete service projects that provide energy saving measures for low income, elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado Activity Start Date: 05 October 2010 Number of Members: 4 Activity End Date: 04 October 2011 Hours per Day (on average): 7 Days per Week(on average): 5 Results Result: Intermediate Outcome Members will have a positive effect on communities within Weld County in relation to Energy Conservation. Members will provide Energy Conservation education to a minimum of 30o Weld County residents. Indicator: beneficiaries Target: 90% of sampled clients will indicate a high level of satisfaction with the information received from members Target Value: 90% Instruments: Satisfaction surveys for homeowners and community members to include school aged youth. PM Statement: Members will provide community members with door to door educational materials highlighting energy conservation. Members will also provide school aged youth with classroom based education promoting energy conservation. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Output Members will provide education that will encourage energy saving measures for low income, elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado Indicator: beneficiaries Target: Energy conservation information will be provided to 300 Weld County residents Target Value: 300 Instruments: Member time sheets, Energy project tracking sheets PM Statement: Members will provide energy saving education to include low income, elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado. Energy efficient information will be provided to 300 Weld County residents. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: End Outcome For Official Use Only Page 34 i r For Official Use Only Result: End Outcome Follow up surveys will be provided to a portion of the Weld County residents who received educational materials to determine how community memebers are working toward conserving energy. Indicator: beneficiaries Target: 85% of community members, to include students, completing a follow up survey conducted by members will indicate implementation of the individuals energy conservation efforts Target Value: 85% Instruments: Community members will complete a follow up survey PM Statement: Follow up services will be provided to gather data pertaining to community members who state their energy consumption was reduced after receiving educational materials. 85% of home owners/ renters completing a follow up survey conducted by members will indicate individuals implementation of energy consumption. Prey. Yrs. Data: For Official Use Only Page 35 D •. yy y AAA y For Official Use Only Required Documents Document Name Status Evaluation Not Sent Labor Union Concurrence Not Sent For Official Use Only Page 36 RPT_BGT_424 March 31,2010 10:45 AM Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Application ID: 10AC115919 Services Budget Dates: Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share Section I.Program Operating Costs A.Personnel Expenses 64,144 43,545 20,599 B.Personnel Fringe Benefits 18,034 10,820 7,214 C.Travel Staff Travel 0 0 0 Member Travel 29,399 2,399 27,000 Total $29,399 $2,399 $27,000 D.Equipment 0 0 0 E.Supplies 6,000 2,000 4,000 F.Contractual and Consultant Services 0 0 0 G.Training Staff Training 2,000 1,000 1,000 Member Training 8,000 2,000 6,000 Total $10,000 $3,000 $7,000 H.Evaluation 800 0 800 I.Other Program Operating Costs Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings 2,000 1,000 1,000 Total $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 Section I.Subtotal $130,377 $62,764 $67,613 Section I Percentage 48% 52% Section II.Member Costs A.Living Allowance Full Time(1700 hrs) 0 0 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours) 171,000 102,600 68,400 Reduced Half Time(675 hrs) 0 0 0 Quarter Time(450 hrs) 0 0 0 Minimum Time(300 hrs) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year) 0 0 0 Total $171,000 $102,600 $68,400 B.Member Support Costs FICA for Members 13,082 7,849 5,233 Worker's Compensation 0 0 0 Health Care 22,950 13,770 9,180 Total $36,032 $21,619 $14,413 Section II.Subtotal $207,032 $124,219 $82,813 Section II.Percentages 60% 40% Section III.Administrative/Indirect Costs A.Corporation Fixed Percentage Corporation Fixed Amount 6,143 0 6,143 Commission Fixed Amount 0 0 0 Total $6,143 $0 $6,143 B.Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Section III.Subtotal $6,143 $0 $6,143 Section III Percentage 0% 100% Section I+III.Funding Percentages 46% 54% Budget Totals $343,552 $186,983 $156,569 Budget Total Percentage 54% 46% Required Match 42% #of years Receiving CNCS Funds 8 Form 424A Modified SF-424A(4/88 and 12197) Page 1 RPT_BGT_424 March 31,2010 10:45 AM Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services Total MSYs 15.00 Cost/MSY 512,466 Form 424A Modified SF-424A(4/88 and 12/97) Page 2 Budget Narrative for 10AC 115919 Page 1 of 4 Budget Narrative: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) for Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services Section I. Program Operating Costs A. Personnel Expenses Position/Title-Qty-Annual Salary-%Time CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Crew Leader:-1 person(s)at 34790 each x 100%usage 25,448 9,342 34,790 Team Leader:-1 person(s)at 40318 each x 60%usage 14,999 9,192 24,191 Program Director:-1 person(s)at 51632 each x 10%usage 3,098 2,065 5,163 CATEGORY Totals 43,545 20,599 64,144 B. Personnel Fringe Benefits Purpose-Calculation-Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Crew Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 6,262 4,175 10,437 Team Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 3,629 2,419 6,048 Program Director: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 929 620 1,549 CATEGORY Totals 10,820 7,214 18,034 C. Travel Staff Travel Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/A: 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 Member Travel Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Transportation to project sites,training,all corps day,etc:$1.80 per mile(cost 0 27,000 27,000 of depreciation,gas,maintenance)x 15000 miles Gas Vouchers/Bus Passes for Members: 2,399 0 2,399 CATEGORY Totals 2,399 27,000 29,399 D. Equipment I I httnc•//earantc enc anv/ecnan/main/rennrt.icn?sid=ad5cfDa94dhdfe41 d2a41069e399e93e50... 3/31/2010 Budget Narrative for 10AC 115919 Page 2 of 4 Item/Purpose-Qty-Unit Cost CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/a:-0 x 5000 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 E. Supplies Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Member Uniforms/Member equipment/safety equipment:20 members x$300 2,000 4,000 6,000 CATEGORY Totals 2,000 4,000 6,000 F. Contractual and Consultant Services Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/A:-Daily Rate of 0 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 G. Training Staff Training Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount State Commission Training project site training and other professional 1,000 1,000 2,000 development opportunities:No cost to Program-Daily Rate of 0 CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000 Member Training Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Basic Skills/Ged preparation:4 members @ 2,000 ea-Daily Rate of 10 2,000 6,000 8,000 CATEGORY Totals 2,000 6,000 8,000 H. Evaluation Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Internal Evaluation by Board: Based on staff time to compile reports and data- 0 800 800 Daily Rate of 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 800 800 httos://earants.cns.eov/esnan/main/reoort.isn?sid=ad5efOa94dbdfe41 d2a41069e399e93e50... 3/31/2010 Budget Narrative for 10AC115919 Page 3 of 4 I. Other Program Operating Costs Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings: 1,000 1,000 2,000 CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000 SECTION Totals 62,764 67,613 130,377 PERCENTAGE 48% 52% Section II. Member Costs A. Living Allowance Item-#Mbrs w/Allow-Allowance Rate-#Mbrs w/o Allow CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Full Time(1700 hrs):0 Member(s)at a rate of 0 each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours):30 Member(s)at a rate of 5700 each 102,600 68,400 171,000 Members W/O allowance 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Reduced Half Time(675 hrs): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Quarter Time(450 hrs): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Minimum Time(300 hrs): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance CATEGORY Totals 102,600 68,400 171,000 B. Member Support Costs Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount FICA for Members: 15 MSY @ 11,400 x 7.65% 7,849 5,233 13,082 Worker's Compensation:Weld County is self insured and does not pay incsurance costs. Members are covered for Worker's Compensation as well 0 0 0 as unemployment insurance under this self insured status. Health Care: 15 MSY @ 127.50 per month 13,770 9,180 22,950 CATEGORY Totals 21,619 14,413 36,032 SECTION Totals 124,219 82,813 207,032 I II II II I httnc•//eurantc one onv/esnan/main/rennrt.isn?sid=ad5cf1a94dhdfe41 d2a41069e399e93e50... 3/31/2010 Budget Narrative for 10AC 115919 Page 4 of 4 PERCENTAGE 60% 40% Section III. Administrative/Indirect Costs A. Corporation Fixed Percentage Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Corporation Fixed Amount: 0 6,143 6,143 Commission Fixed Amount: 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 6,143 6,143 B. 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Cl ) ) / cti \ \ O \ 2 ASSURANCES Page 1 of 4 y , Ail the 63 9:O7G.,h SSURANCES As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant: • Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance,and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of the project described in this application. • Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States,and if appropriate,the state,through any authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award;and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. • Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain. • Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. • Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F). • Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(t)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public I lealth Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.290dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.), as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990,as amended;and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. • Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases. • Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. • Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act(40 U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874),and the Contract Work I lours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements. • Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973(RI..93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. • Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451 et seq.);(t)conformity of federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans under Section 176(e)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93-523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L. 93-205). • Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.)related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. • Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C. 470),EO 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16U.S.C.469a-I et seq.). • Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,development,and related activities supported by this award of assistance. https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 4/1/2010 ASSURANCES Page 2 of 4 • Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other activities supported by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. • Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,as amended,and OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States, Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations. • Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application guidelines,and policies governing this program. For AmeriCorps State and National Applicants ONLY If you are not applying for a grant through AmeriCorps*.State and National,you may ignore this section. • Will comply with all rules regarding prohibited activities,including those stated in applicable Notice,grant provisions,and program regulations,and will ensure that no assistance made available by the Corporation will be used to support any such prohibited activities. • Will comply with the nondiscrimination provisions in the national service laws,which provide that an individual with responsibility for the operation of a project or program that receives assistance under the national service laws shall not discriminate against a participant in,or member of the staff of,such project or program on the basis of race,color,national origin,sex,age,political affiliation,disability,or on the basis of religion. (NOTE:the prohibition on religious discrimination does not apply to the employment of any staff member paid with non-Corporation funds or paid with Corporation funds but employed with the organization operating the project prior to or on the date the grant was awarded. If your organization is a faith-based organization that makes hiring decisions on the basis of religious belief,your organization may be entitled,under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act,42 U.S.C.§2000bb,to receive federal funds and yet maintain that hiring practice,even though the national service legislation includes a restriction on religious discrimination in employment of staff hired to work on a Corporation-funded project and paid with Corporation grant funds. (42 U.S.C. §§5057(c)and 12635(c)). For the circumstances under which this may occur,please see the document"Effect of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Faith-Based Applicants for Grants"on the Corporation's website at: http://www.usdoj.gov/archive/tbci/effect-rfra.pdf. • Will comply with all other federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination,including any self-evaluation requirements. These include but are not limited to:(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686). which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C. 794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)"[he Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;and(i)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application. • Will provide,in the design,recruitment,and operation of any AmeriCorps program,for broad-based input from—(I)the community served, the municipality and government of the county(if appropriate)in which the community is located,and potential participants in the program;and(2)community-based agencies with a demonstrated record of experience in providing services and local labor organizations representing employees of service sponsors, if these entities exist in the area to be served by the program; • Will,prior to the placement of participants,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by an AmeriCorps program,to ensure compliance with the nondisplacement requirements specified in section 177 of the NCSA; • Will,in the case of an AmeriCorps program that is not funded through a State,consult with and coordinate activities with the State Commission for the state in which the program operates. • Will ensure that any national service program carried out by the applicant using assistance provided under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and any national service program supported by a grant made by the applicant using such assistance will address unmet human,educational,environmental,or public safety needs through services that provide a direct benefit to the community in which the service is performed; • Will comply with the nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements set out in section 177 of the National and Community https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 4/1/2010 ASSURANCES Page 3 of 4 Service Act of 1990,and in the Corporation's regulations at§2540.100; • Will comply with the grievance procedure requirements as set out in section 176(f)of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and in the Corporation's regulations at 45 CFR§2540.230; • Will provide participants in the national service program with the training,skills,and knowledge necessary for the projects that participants are called upon to perform; • Will provide support services to participants,such as information regarding G.E.D.attainment and post-service employment, and,if appropriate,opportunities for participants to reflect on their service experiences; • Will arrange for an independent evaluation of any national service program carried out using assistance provided to the applicant under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 or,with the approval of the Corporation,conduct an internal evaluation of the program; • Will apply measurable performance goals and evaluation methods,which are to be used as part of such evaluation to determine the program's impact on communities and persons served by the program,on participants who take part in the projects,and in other such areas as required by the Corporation; • Will ensure the provision of a living allowance and other benefits to participants as required by the Corporation; • Has not violated a Federal criminal statute; • If a state applicant,will ensure that the State subgrants will be used to support national service programs selected by the State on a competitive basis; • If a state applicant,will seek to ensure an equitable allocation within the State of assistance and approved national service positions,taking into consideration such factors as the locations of the programs,population density,and economic distress; • If a state applicant,will ensure that not less than 60%of the assistance will be used to make grants to support national service programs other than those carried out by a State agency,unless the Corporation approves otherwise. For Learn and Serve America Applicants ONLY If you are not applying far a grant through Learn and Serve America,you may disregard this section. • Will keep such records and provide such information to the Corporation with respect to the programs as may be required for fiscal audits and program evaluation. • Will comply with the nonduplication,nondisplacement,and grievance procedure requirements of 45 CFR Part 2540. • Will,prior to the placement of a participant,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by the program,to prevent the displacement and protect the rights of those employees. • Will comply with the 45 CFR 2540.200-207 criminal history check requirements for all individuals receiving a living allowance, stipend,national service educational award,or salary through a program receiving assistance under the national service laws— regardless of the type of service the individual is performing or the individual's access to vulnerable populations. • Will comply with the parental involvement requirements 45 CFR 2540.330. • Will,for school-based grants,make efforts to: 1. ensure that students of different ages,races,sexes,ethnic groups,disabilities,and economic backgrounds have opportunities to serve together; 2. include any opportunities for students,enrolled in schools or programs of education providing elementary or secondary education,to participate in service-learning programs and ensure that such service-learning programs include opportunities for such students to serve together; 3. involve participants in the design and operation of the programs; 4. promote service-learning in areas of greatest need,including low-income or rural areas;and 5. otherwise integrate service opportunities into the academic program of the participants. For Social Innovation Fund Applicants ONLY https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 4/1/2010 ASSURANCES Page 4 of 4 If you are not applying for a Social Innovation Fund grant,you may disregard this section. • Will use the funds received through the award in order to make subgrants to community organizations that will use the funds to replicate or expand proven initiatives,or support new initiatives,in low-income communities. • Will consult with a diverse cross section of community representatives in making decisions about subgrants for communities (including individuals from the public,nonprofit private,and for-profit private sectors). • Will make subgrants of a sufficient size and scope to enable the community organizations to build their capacity to manage initiatives,and sustain replication or expansion of the initiatives; • Will not make any subgrants to-- • the parent organizations of the applicant, • a subsidiary organization of the parent organization of the applicant,or, • if the applicant applied for a SW award as a partnership,any member of the partnership. • Commits to meeting the matching fund requirements of section 198k(i)of the National and Community Service Act of 1990(42 U.S.C.§12653k(i)). • Commits to use data and evaluations to improve the applicant's own model and to improve the initiatives funded by the applicant. • Commits cooperate with any evaluation activities undertaken by the Corporation. https://egrants.ens.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 4/1/2010 CERTIFICATIONS Page 1 of 2 CERTIFICATIONS Certification—Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters This certification is required by the government-wide regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension,2 CFR Part 180, Section 180.335, What information must 1 provide before entering into a covered transaction with a Federal agency? As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that neither the applicant nor its principals: • Is presently excluded or disqualified; • Has been convicted within the preceding three years of any of the offenses listed in § 180.800(a)or had a civil judgment rendered against it for one of those offenses within that time period; • Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal,State,or local)with commission or any of the offenses listed in § 180.800(a);or • Has had one or more public transactions(Federal, State,or local)terminated within the preceding three years for cause or default. Certification—Drug Free Workplace This certification is required by the Corporation's regulations implementing sections 5150-5160 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988(P.L. 100-690),45 CFR Part 2545,Subpart B. The regulations require certification by grantees,prior to award,that they will make a good faith effort,on a continuing basis,to maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant. False certification or violation of the certification may be grounds for suspension of payments,suspension or termination of grants,or government-wide suspension or debarment(see 2 CFR Part 180,Subparts G and H). As the duly authorized representative of the grantee, I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the grantee will provide a drug-free workplace by: A. Publishing a drug-free workplace statement that: a. Notifies employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace; b. Specifies the actions that the grantee will take against employees for violating that prohibition;and c. Informs employees that,as a condition of employment under any award,each employee will abide by the terms of the statement and notify the grantee in writing if the employee is convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction; B. Requiring that a copy of the statement described in paragraph(A)be given to each employee who will be engaged in the performance of any Federal award: C. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and d. The penalties that the grantee may impose upon them for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; D. Providing us,as well as any other Federal agency on whose award the convicted employee was working,with written notification within 10 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace; E. Taking one of the following actions within 30 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace: a. Taking appropriate personnel action against the employee,up to and including termination;or b. Requiring that the employee participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for these purposes by a Federal.State,or local health,law enforcement,or other appropriate agency; F. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(A)through(E). Certification-Lobbying Activities As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,as the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that: https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eCerts.htm 4/1/2010 CERTIFICATIONS Page 2 of 2 • No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,or modification of any federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement; • If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract,grant, loan,or cooperative agreement,the applicant will submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions; • The applicant will require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients will certify and disclose accordingly. Certification-Grant Review Process(State Commissions Only) I certify that in conducting our review process,we have ensured compliance with the National and Community Service Act of 1990,the Corporation's peer review requirements,and all state laws and conflict of interest rules. For AmeriCorps State and National Applicants ONLY If you are not applying for a grant through AmeriCorps'State and National,you may ignore this section. Erroneous certification or assurance The assurances and certifications are material representations of fact upon which we rely in determining whether to enter into this transaction. If we later determine that you knowingly submitted an erroneous certification or assurance, in addition to other remedies available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction for cause or default. Notice of error in certification or assurance You must provide immediate written notice to us if at any time you learn that a certification or assurance was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous because of changed circumstances. Definitions The terms"debarment","suspension","excluded","disqualified","ineligible","participant","person","principal","proposal",and "voluntarily excluded"as used in this document have the meanings set out in 2 CFR Part 180,subpart I,"Definitions." A transaction shall be considered a"covered transaction"if it meets the definition in 2 CFR part 180 subpart B,"Covered Transactions." Assurance requirement for subgrant agreements You agree by submitting this proposal that if we approve your application you shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred,suspended,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction,unless authorized by us. Assurance inclusion in subgrant agreements You agree by submitting this proposal that you will obtain an assurance from prospective participants in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions that the participants are not debarred,suspended, ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction. Assurance of subgrant principals You may rely upon an assurance of a prospective participant in a lower-tier covered transaction that is not debarred,suspended,ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction,unless you know that the assurance is erroneous. You may decide the method and frequency by which you determine the eligibility of your principals. You may,but are not required to,check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. Non-assurance in subgrant agreements If you knowingly enter into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,debarred,ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction,in addition to other remedies available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction for cause or default. Prudent person standard Nothing contained in the aforementioned may be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the assurances and certifications required. Your knowledge and information is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmise/eCerts.htm 4/1/2010 Page 1 of 1 4/1/2010, 11:07 AM, EDT home my account help logout NATIdNAL&T COMMUNITY a SERVICE � I ti At - • Thank you You have successfully completed the action to Submit 424 to prime applicant on 4/1/2010 at 11:07 AM, EDT.The status of your application is now Submitted to Prime. Go to your eGrants home 508 Approved I Contact Help Desk I disable the pictures httns://earants.cns.eov/esnan/er ann/thanks.isn?sid=1 c566bb3f67997ef5689c93e3736ff7a1... 4/1/2010 Esther Gesick From: Tami Grant Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:02 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: RE: Clarification to AmeriCorps proposal Thanks Esther, below is the info: Legal Applicant: Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Div. of Human Services Application ID: 10AC115919 Recommended Funding: $186,983 Recommended MSY: 15 Recommended Slots: 30 Tami Grant Youth Program Manager Employment Services of Weld County 315 N 11th Avenue Building"B"/PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 970-353-3800 ext.6754 tgrant@co.weld.co.us ip-A Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Esther Gesick Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:01 PM To: Tami Grant Subject: RE: Clarification to AmeriCorps proposal Can you give me the Grant number again so I'm sure to go into the right one© Esther E. Gesick Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County, Colorado 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 (970)336-7215 X4226 (970)352-0242 (fax) From: Tami Grant Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 3:46 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: RE: Clarification to AmeriCorps proposal I just spoke with Ted. We can go ahead and submit. He reviewed the modifications I made on Friday and again today but he had a question he was hoping to receive an answer from the Commission but we haven't heard back. We'll submit to make the deadline and believe we've made the corrections as requested. Thank-you very much for your time and patience! &mr>�wri uv 5-ozy-,2opo oZolo_O1a57 H Rocsg Tami Grant Youth Program Manager Employment Services of Weld County 315 N 11th Avenue Building"B"/PO Box 1805 Greeley,CO 80632 970-353-3800 ext.6754 tgrant@co.weld.co.us `' Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Esther Gesick Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 3:41 PM To: Tami Grant Cc: Ted Long Subject: RE: Clarification to AmeriCorps proposal What's the status on this? Esther E. Gesick Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County, Colorado 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 (970)336-7215 X4226 (970)352-0242 (fax) From: Tami Grant Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:30 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: FW: Clarification to AmeriCorps proposal Esther, I just received clarification (new attachment) from Mark Skinner in regards to our AmeriCorps Grant. I'm working on the modifications now and Ted will review them tomorrow. We will need to submit them by 5:00pm on Monday. I wanted to let you know where I'm at with this process and to verify if you will be in the office Monday to actually submit the grant. Please let me know at your earliest convenience. Thanks! Tami Grant Youth Program Manager Employment Services of Weld County 315 N 11th Avenue Building"B"/PO Box 1805 Greeley,CO 80632 970-353-3800 ext.6754 tgrant(a,co.weld.co.us 2 Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Skinner, Mark [mailto:Mark.Skinner@state.co.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 1:37 PM To: Tami Grant Subject: Clarification to AmeriCorps proposal Tami: See attached letter regarding clarification items to your AmeriCorps proposal. Mark Skinner, Senior Program Officer Governor's Commission on Community Service Office of Lieutenant Governor Barbara O'Brien 225 E. 16th Ave., Suite B-52, Denver, CO 80203 mark.skinner@state.co.us Direct: 303.866.2565 I Main: 303.866.6426 Toll Free: 866.333.2202 I FAX: 303.866.2525 http://www.colorado.gov/gccs "Byuilding a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in Colorado" `] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail 3 RPT_BGT_424 May 17,2010 6:28 PM Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Application ID: 10AC115919 Services Budget Dates: Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share Section I.Program Operating Costs A. Personnel Expenses 64,144 43,545 20,599 B. Personnel Fringe Benefits 18,034 10,820 7,214 C.Travel Staff Travel 0 0 0 Member Travel 29,399 2,399 27,000 Total $29,399 $2,399 $27,000 D. Equipment 0 0 0 E.Supplies 6,000 2,000 4,000 F.Contractual and Consultant Services 0 0 0 G.Training Staff Training 2,000 1,000 1,000 Member Training 8,000 2,000 6,000 Total $10,000 $3,000 $7,000 H. Evaluation 800 0 800 I.Other Program Operating Costs Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings 2,000 1,000 1,000 Total $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 Section I.Subtotal $130,377 $62,764 $67,613 Section I Percentage 48% 52% Section II.Member Costs A.Living Allowance Full Time(1700 hrs) 0 0 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours) 171,000 102,600 68,400 Reduced Half Time(675 hrs) 0 0 0 Quarter Time(450 hrs) 0 0 0 Minimum Time(300 hrs) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year) 0 0 0 Total $171,000 $102,600 $68,400 B.Member Support Costs FICA for Members 13,082 7,849 5,233 Worker's Compensation 0 0 0 Health Care 22,950 13,770 9,180 Total $36,032 $21,619 $14,413 Section II.Subtotal $207,032 $124,219 $82,813 Section II.Percentages 60% 40% Section III.Administrative/Indirect Costs A.Corporation Fixed Percentage Corporation Fixed Amount 6,143 0 6,143 Commission Fixed Amount 1,869 0 1,869 Total $8,012 $0 $8,012 B.Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Section III.Subtotal $8,012 $0 $8,012 Section III Percentage 0% 100% Section I+III.Funding Percentages 45% 55% Budget Totals $345,421 $186,983 $158,438 Budget Total Percentage 54% 46% Required Match 42% #of years Receiving CNCS Funds 8 Form 424A Modified SF-424A(4/88 and 12/97) Page 1 RPT_BGT_424 May 17,2010 6:28 PM Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services Total MSYs 15.00 Cost/MSY $12,466 Form 424A Modified SF-424A(4/88 and 12/97) Page 2 Budget Narrative for 10AC115919 Page 1 of 4 Budget Narrative: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) for Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services Section I. Program Operating Costs A. Personnel Expenses Position/Title-Qty-Annual Salary-%Time CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Crew Leader:-1 person(s)at 34790 each x 100%usage 25,448 9,342 34,790 Team Leader:-1 person(s)at 40318 each x 60%usage 14,999 9,192 24,191 Program Director:-1 person(s)at 51632 each x 10%usage 3,098 2,065 5,163 CATEGORY Totals 43,545 20,599 64,144 B. Personnel Fringe Benefits Purpose-Calculation-Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Crew Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 6,262 4,175 10,437 Team Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 3,629 2,419 6,048 Program Director: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 929 620 1,549 CATEGORY Totals 10,820 7,214 18,034 C. Travel Staff Travel Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/A: 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 Member Travel Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Transportation to project sites,training,all corps day,etc:$1.80 per mile(cost 0 27,000 27,000 of depreciation,gas,maintenance)x 15000 miles Gas Vouchers/Bus Passes for Members: 2,399 0 2,399 CATEGORY Totals 2,399 27,000 29,399 D. Equipment https://egrants.ens.gov/espan/main/report.jsp?sid=1 f222373ce91 f19230464f2a237eb0I d9b... 5/17/2010 Budget Narrative for 10AC 115919 Page 2 of 4 Item/Purpose-Qty-Unit Cost CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/a:-0 x 5000 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 E. Supplies Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Member Uniforms/Member equipment/safety equipment:20 members x$300 2,000 4,000 6,000 CATEGORY Totals 2,000 4,000 6,000 F. Contractual and Consultant Services Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/A:-Daily Rate of 0 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 G. Training Staff Training Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount State Commission Training project site training and other professional 1,000 1,000 2,000 development opportunities: No cost to Program-Daily Rate of 0 CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000 Member Training Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Basic Skills/Ged preparation:4 members @ 2,000 ea-Daily Rate of 10 2,000 6,000 8,000 CATEGORY Totals 2,000 6,000 8,000 H. Evaluation Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Internal Evaluation by Board: Based on staff time to compile reports and data- 0 800 800 Daily Rate of 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 800 800 https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/report.jsp?sid=lf222373ce9 1 f!9230464f2a237eb01 d9b... 5/17/2010 Budget Narrative for 10AC115919 Page 3 of 4 I. Other Program Operating Costs Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings: 1,000 1,000 2,000 CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000 SECTION Totals 62,764 67,613 130,377 PERCENTAGE 48% 52% Section II. Member Costs A. Living Allowance Item-#Mbrs w/Allow-Allowance Rate-#Mbrs w/o Allow CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Full Time(1700 hrs):0 Member(s)at a rate of 0 each Members W/O allowance 0 0 0 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours):30 Member(s)at a rate of 5700 each 102,600 68,400 171,000 Members W/O allowance 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Reduced Half Time(675 hrs): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Quarter Time(450 hrs): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Minimum Time(300 hrs): Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance CATEGORY Totals 102,600 68,400 171,000 B. Member Support Costs Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount FICA for Members: 15 MSY @ 11,400 x 7.65% 7,849 5,233 13,082 Worker's Compensation:Weld County is self insured and does not pay incsurance costs.Members are covered for Worker's Compensation as well 0 0 0 as unemployment insurance under this self insured status. Health Care: 15 MSY @ 127.50 per month 13,770 9,180 22,950 CATEGORY Totals 21,619 14,413 36,032 SECTION Totals 124,219 82,813 207,032 I II II II I https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/report.jsp?sid=1 f222373ce91 f19230464f2a237eb01 d9b... 5/17/2010 Budget Narrative for 10AC 115919 Page 4 of 4 PERCENTAGE 60% 40% Section III. Administrative/Indirect Costs A. Corporation Fixed Percentage Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Corporation Fixed Amount: 0 6,143 6,143 Commission Fixed Amount: 0 1,869 1,869 CATEGORY Totals 0 8,012 8,012 B. Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Calculation-Cost Type-Rate-Rate Claimed-Cost Basis CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 SECTION Totals 0 8,012 8,012 PERCENTAGE 0% 100% BUDGET Totals 186,983 158,438 345,421 PERCENTAGE 54% 46% Total MSYs 15.00 Cost/MSY 12,466 Source of Funds Section Match Description Amount Type Source https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/report.jsp?sid=1 f222373ce91 f19230464f2a237eb01 d9b... 5/17/2010 ASSURANCES kCidruALAILI Page 1 of 4 tAU.y d1� cwt-. Cr„;i, 5-170 . ASSURANCES As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant: • Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance,and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of the project described in this application. • Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States,and if appropriate,the state,through any authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award;and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. • Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain. • Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. • Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F). • Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C. 794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.290dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.), as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990,as amended;and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. • Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases. • Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. • Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act(40 U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874),and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements. • Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. • Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C.7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93-523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L. 93-205). • Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.)related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. • Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C.470),EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties),and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16U.S.C.469a-I et seq.). • Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,development,and related activities supported by this award of assistance. https://egrants.ens.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 5/17/2010 ASSURANCES Page 2 of 4 • Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other activities supported by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. • Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,as amended,and OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations. • Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application guidelines,and policies governing this program. For AmeriCorps State and National Applicants ONLY lfyou are not applying for a grant through AmeriCorps*State and National,you may ignore this section. • Will comply with all rules regarding prohibited activities,including those stated in applicable Notice,grant provisions,and program regulations,and will ensure that no assistance made available by the Corporation will be used to support any such prohibited activities. • Will comply with the nondiscrimination provisions in the national service laws,which provide that an individual with responsibility for the operation of a project or program that receives assistance under the national service laws shall not discriminate against a participant in,or member of the staff of,such project or program on the basis of race,color,national origin,sex,age,political affiliation,disability,or on the basis of religion. (NOTE:the prohibition on religious discrimination does not apply to the employment of any staff member paid with non-Corporation funds or paid with Corporation funds but employed with the organization operating the project prior to or on the date the grant was awarded. If your organization is a faith-based organization that makes hiring decisions on the basis of religious belief,your organization may be entitled,under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act,42 U.S.C. §200066,to receive federal funds and yet maintain that hiring practice,even though the national service legislation includes a restriction on religious discrimination in employment of staff hired to work on a Corporation-funded project and paid with Corporation grant funds. (42 U.S.C. §§5057(c)and 12635(c)). For the circumstances under which this may occur,please see the document"Effect of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Faith-Based Applicants for Grants"on the Corporation's website at: http://www.usdoj.gov/archive/fbci/effect-rfra.pdf. • Will comply with all other federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination,including any self-evaluation requirements. These include but are not limited to: (a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;and(i)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application. • Will provide,in the design,recruitment,and operation of any AmeriCorps program,for broad-based input from—(I)the community served, the municipality and government of the county(if appropriate)in which the community is located,and potential participants in the program;and(2)community-based agencies with a demonstrated record of experience in providing services and local labor organizations representing employees of service sponsors,if these entities exist in the area to be served by the program; • Will,prior to the placement of participants,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by an AmeriCorps program,to ensure compliance with the nondisplacement requirements specified in section 177 of the NCSA; • Will,in the case of an AmeriCorps program that is not funded through a State,consult with and coordinate activities with the State Commission for the state in which the program operates. • Will ensure that any national service program carried out by the applicant using assistance provided under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and any national service program supported by a grant made by the applicant using such assistance will address unmet human,educational,environmental,or public safety needs through services that provide a direct benefit to the community in which the service is performed; • Will comply with the nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements set out in section 177 of the National and Community https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 5/17/2010 ASSURANCES Page 3 of 4 Service Act of 1990,and in the Corporation's regulations at§2540.100; • Will comply with the grievance procedure requirements as set out in section 176(f)of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and in the Corporation's regulations at 45 CFR§2540.230; • Will provide participants in the national service program with the training,skills,and knowledge necessary for the projects that participants are called upon to perform; • Will provide support services to participants,such as information regarding G.E.D.attainment and post-service employment, and, if appropriate,opportunities for participants to reflect on their service experiences; • Will arrange for an independent evaluation of any national service program carried out using assistance provided to the applicant under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 or,with the approval of the Corporation,conduct an internal evaluation of the program; • Will apply measurable performance goals and evaluation methods,which are to be used as part of such evaluation to determine the program's impact on communities and persons served by the program,on participants who take part in the projects,and in other such areas as required by the Corporation; • Will ensure the provision of a living allowance and other benefits to participants as required by the Corporation; • Has not violated a Federal criminal statute; • If a state applicant,will ensure that the State subgrants will be used to support national service programs selected by the State on a competitive basis; • If a state applicant,will seek to ensure an equitable allocation within the State of assistance and approved national service positions,taking into consideration such factors as the locations of the programs,population density,and economic distress; • If a state applicant,will ensure that not less than 60%of the assistance will be used to make grants to support national service programs other than those carried out by a State agency,unless the Corporation approves otherwise. For Learn and Serve America Applicants ONLY If you are not applying for a grant through Learn and Serve America,you may disregard this section. • Will keep such records and provide such information to the Corporation with respect to the programs as may be required for fiscal audits and program evaluation. • Will comply with the nonduplication,nondisplacement,and grievance procedure requirements of 45 CFR Part 2540. • Will,prior to the placement of a participant,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by the program,to prevent the displacement and protect the rights of those employees. • Will comply with the 45 CFR 2540.200-207 criminal history check requirements for all individuals receiving a living allowance, stipend,national service educational award,or salary through a program receiving assistance under the national service laws— regardless of the type of service the individual is performing or the individual's access to vulnerable populations. • Will comply with the parental involvement requirements 45 CFR 2540.330. • Will,for school-based grants,make efforts to: I. ensure that students of different ages,races,sexes,ethnic groups,disabilities,and economic backgrounds have opportunities to serve together; 2. include any opportunities for students,enrolled in schools or programs of education providing elementary or secondary education,to participate in service-learning programs and ensure that such service-learning programs include opportunities for such students to serve together; 3. involve participants in the design and operation of the programs; 4. promote service-learning in areas of greatest need,including low-income or rural areas;and 5. otherwise integrate service opportunities into the academic program of the participants. For Social Innovation Fund Applicants ONLY https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 5/17/2010 ASSURANCES Page 4 of 4 If you are not applying fora Social Innovation Fund grant,you may disregard this section. • Will use the funds received through the award in order to make subgrants to community organizations that will use the funds to replicate or expand proven initiatives,or support new initiatives,in low-income communities. • Will consult with a diverse cross section of community representatives in making decisions about subgrants for communities (including individuals from the public,nonprofit private,and for-profit private sectors). • Will make subgrants of a sufficient size and scope to enable the community organizations to build their capacity to manage initiatives,and sustain replication or expansion of the initiatives; • Will not make any subgrants to-- • the parent organizations of the applicant, • a subsidiary organization of the parent organization of the applicant,or, • if the applicant applied for a SW award as a partnership,any member of the partnership. • Commits to meeting the matching fund requirements of section 198k(i)of the National and Community Service Act of 1990(42 U.S.C. §12653k(i)). • Commits to use data and evaluations to improve the applicant's own model and to improve the initiatives funded by the applicant. • Commits cooperate with any evaluation activities undertaken by the Corporation. https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 5/17/2010 CERTIFICATIONS Page 1 of 2 CERTIFICATIONS Certification—Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters This certification is required by the government-wide regulations implementing Executive Order 12549,Debarment and Suspension,2 CFR Part 180, Section 180.335, What information must I provide before entering into a covered transaction with a Federal agency? As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that neither the applicant nor its principals: • Is presently excluded or disqualified; • Has been convicted within the preceding three years of any of the offenses listed in § 180.800(a)or had a civil judgment rendered against it for one of those offenses within that time period; • Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal,State, or local)with commission or any of the offenses listed in § 180.800(a);or • Has had one or more public transactions(Federal, State,or local)terminated within the preceding three years for cause or default. Certification—Drug Free Workplace This certification is required by the Corporation's regulations implementing sections 5150-5160 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988(P.L. 100-690),45 CFR Part 2545,Subpart B. The regulations require certification by grantees,prior to award,that they will make a good faith effort,on a continuing basis,to maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant. False certification or violation of the certification may be grounds for suspension of payments,suspension or termination of grants,or government-wide suspension or debarment(see 2 CFR Part 180,Subparts G and H). As the duly authorized representative of the grantee,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the grantee will provide a drug-free workplace by: A. Publishing a drug-free workplace statement that: a. Notifies employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace; b. Specifies the actions that the grantee will take against employees for violating that prohibition;and c. Informs employees that,as a condition of employment under any award,each employee will abide by the terms of the statement and notify the grantee in writing if the employee is convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction; B. Requiring that a copy of the statement described in paragraph(A)be given to each employee who will be engaged in the performance of any Federal award; C. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and d. The penalties that the grantee may impose upon them for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; D. Providing us,as well as any other Federal agency on whose award the convicted employee was working,with written notification within 10 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace; E. Taking one of the following actions within 30 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace: a. Taking appropriate personnel action against the employee,up to and including termination;or b. Requiring that the employee participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for these purposes by a Federal,State,or local health, law enforcement,or other appropriate agency; F. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(A)through(F). Certification-Lobbying Activities As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,as the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that: https://egrants.cns.gov/ensmisc/eCerts.htm 5/17/2010 CERTIFICATIONS Page 2 of 2 • No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,or modification of any federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement; • If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract,grant, loan,or cooperative agreement,the applicant will submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions; • The applicant will require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients will certify and disclose accordingly. Certification-Grant Review Process(State Commissions Only) I certify that in conducting our review process,we have ensured compliance with the National and Community Service Act of 1990,the Corporation's peer review requirements,and all state laws and conflict of interest rules. For AmeriCorps State and National Applicants ONLY lfyou are not applying for a grant through dmeriCorps*State and National,you may ignore this section. Erroneous certification or assurance The assurances and certifications are material representations of fact upon which we rely in determining whether to enter into this transaction. If we later determine that you knowingly submitted an erroneous certification or assurance,in addition to other remedies available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction for cause or default. Notice of error in certification or assurance You must provide immediate written notice to us if at any time you learn that a certification or assurance was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous because of changed circumstances. Definitions 'fhe terms"debarment","suspension","excluded","disqualified","ineligible","participant","person","principal","proposal",and "voluntarily excluded"as used in this document have the meanings set out in 2 CFR Part 180,subpart I,"Definitions." A transaction shall be considered a"covered transaction"if it meets the definition in 2 CFR part 180 subpart B,"Covered'I ransactions." Assurance requirement for subgrant agreements You agree by submitting this proposal that if we approve your application you shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred,suspended,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction,unless authorized by us. Assurance inclusion in subgrant agreements You agree by submitting this proposal that you will obtain an assurance from prospective participants in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions that the participants are not debarred,suspended,ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction. Assurance of subgrant principals You may rely upon an assurance of a prospective participant in a lower-tier covered transaction that is not debarred,suspended,ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction,unless you know that the assurance is erroneous. You may decide the method and frequency by which you determine the eligibility of your principals. You may,but are not required to,check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. Non-assurance in subgrant agreements If you knowingly enter into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,debarred,ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction,in addition to other remedies available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction for cause or default. Prudent person standard Nothing contained in the aforementioned may be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the assurances and certifications required. Your knowledge and information is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. https://egrants.cns.gov/ensmisc/eCerts.htm 5/17/2010 Page 1 of 1 5/17/2010, 6:34 PM, EDT home my account help logout NATIdNAL61COMMUNITY WI At Thank you You have successfully completed the action to Submit 424 to prime applicant on 5/17/2010 at 6:34 PM, EDT.The status of your application is now Submitted to Prime. Go to your eGrants home ei 508 Approved I Contact Help Desk I disable the pictures https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/gr_app/thanks.jsp?sid=1f222373ce91f19230464f2a237eb01d... 5/17/2010 Esther Gesick From: Tami Grant Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 5:11 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: FW: Clarification letter Importance: High Welcome Back Esther! As noted below, Mark Skinner with GCCS has requested additional information. The last item listed below is correct per a phone conversation with Mark however I did add additional current programmatic information despite our grant year closing in October of 2010. The changes have been made and I would like to request your assistance with officially re- submitting the grant. The grant is listed as "1 sub-application being returned by prime"; the grant number is 1 0AC 115919. As you will see below, Mark had requested the modification be made by Wednesday June 9th. As you are out of the office,and other contacts made were unable to assist us, Mark has agreed to extend our deadline until your return on June 14th. Please let me know if this will be possible for you to complete upon your return. Thank-you in advance for your time and assistance with this process! Tami Grant Youth Program Manager Employment Services of Weld County 315 N I Ith Avenue Building"B"/PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 970-353-3800 ext.6754 tgrant@co.weld.co.us Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Skinner, Mark [mailto:Mark.Skinner@state.co.us] Sent: Monday, June 07, 20W 6:36 PM To: Tami Grant Cc: Ted Long Subject: Clarification letter Importance: High Tami: I was reviewing your returned proposal and have returned it in eGrants for further clarification. • Regarding the first clarification item bullet, there was a programmatic update of a 08-09 program year. Would you please add 09-10? • Please update with current retention and enrollment figures and provide accomplishments on your year one performance measures. t ,�`O/D-- J (m 517 t-a/ -ego /./2 cog r • In section III, Administrative/Indirect Costs, The indirect cost for the Commission should appear in the CNCS column. If you're claiming the indirect costs for yourselves, your amount should be in that column as well, unless you intentionally want it in the match "grantee"column. Please give me a call if you have questions. Can you resubmit to me by Wednesday, June 9 at 5 p.m.? Mark Mark Skinner, Senior Program Officer Governor's Commission on Community Service Office of Lieutenant Governor Barbara O'Brien 225 E. 16th Ave., Suite B-52, Denver,CO 80203 mark.skinner@state.co.us Direct: 303.866.2565 I Main: 303.866.6426 Toll Free: 866.333.2202 I FAX: 303.866.2525 httn://www.colorado.gov/uccs "Byuilding a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in Colorado" `] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail 2 Page 1 of 2 ,o. NATI NAL& COMMUNITY SERVICE= View Continuation Grant Application Narratives close Please enter the Continuation Changes I. Continuation Update During the '08-'09 grant cycle, WCYCC's AmeriCorps program enrolled eighteen (18) corps members, successfully graduating thirteen (13) members. With over 70% retention rate (hiring targeted at-risk corps members) was a tremendous increase for WCYCC over previous program years. 100% of enrolled members whom had not previously obtained their GED received educational services to meet this identified need. A total of eight (8) corps members received educational services to obtain their GED. Four (4) members received their GED while serving in AmeriCorps and through member follow-up, another two (2) more obtained their GED following their term or service. One (1) member continues to receive educational services working toward the obtainment of his GED. The Energy Crew corps members performed Tier-1 Home Energy Audits in 229 low-income homes throughout Weld County. In addition to members installing energy efficient items in homes members also encouraged homeowners, as well as community members, to implement additional energy savings measures in their homes. Corps members completed over 30 meaningful environmental service projects and provided over 15,000 hours of direct service to the residents and communities of Weld County. WCYCC has incorporated a Chainsaw Crew to compliment the established crews. The versatility has provided WCYCC with additional opportunities to positively impact the State of Colorado. Members of the Saw Crew participate in a variety of projects to include the removal of invasive species, such as Tamarisk and Russian Olive Trees, complete beetle kill forest restoration work as well as additional community service related projects. All members of the Saw Crew receive appropriate training and certification prior to operating a chainsaw. Upon completion of a members' term of service, youth transition from a corps environment with quality employment skills to be utilized in future employment endeavors. During the 09-10 program year, WCYCC has enrolled 34 members equivalent to 9.5 MSY's. To date, WCYCC is at 100% retention and are diligently working toward maintaining a high level of retention. WCYCC is in the process of hiring the additional members necessary to meet 100% of the planned enrollment. Members have been engaged in numerous meaningful direct service projects, such as flower bed planting, forestry projects to include removing invasive species (Tamarisk and Russian Olive) and community code enforcement clean up with the City of Greeley, which target conservation, improve the environment, improve or create recreation and or projects which meet the identified needs of the local communities. WCYCC anticipates exceeding the minimum of 24 projects as initially targeted. Members are working toward acquiring valuable training related certificates. To date, members have obtained CPR and First Aid certifications, noxious week eradication along with general environmental education. Identified members have also earned Wilderness CPR and First Aid certifications to increase safety on remote project sites, completed Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) training as well as 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety. Members are also working toward fulfilling the identified performance measure of installing energy efficient measures into low income homes. To date, members have provided educational materials in various Weld County communities along with installing Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL's). WCYCC initially planned to continue conducting Tier I Energy Audits throughout the three year grant period. Due to changes within https://egrants.ens.gov/espan/gr_app/narrative_popup.jsp?textid=1867775&sid=965d 1428... 6/14/2010 Page 2 of 2 the Governor's Energy Office (GEO), WCYCC does not currently have a contract in place with a weatherization partner. In effort to establish realistic and achievable performance standards, WCYCC has elected to modify the Energy Conservation Performance Measure to enable WCYCC to provide a variety of Energy related services. WCYCC will strive to provide Energy Conservation education to a minimum of 300 Weld County residents. WCYCC will continue working toward securing a contract to continue providing Tier I Energy Audits to enhance and exceed this performance measure. close https://egrants.ens.gov/espan/gr_app/narrative_popup.jsp?textid=1867775&sid=965d 1428... 6/14/2010 Budget Section 3 Page 1 of 2 6/14/2010, 6:48 PM, EDT home my account help logout S RVICENF610 -�- , \ice Welcome Esther Start Continuation Grant Application c. back next -Se Start Continuation Applicant Info Application Info Budget Section III.Administrative/Indirect Costs Narratives Please enter the necessary budget information for your project. Performance Measures Enter Source of matching funds Documents Budget Section 1 Match Description Amount Match Classification Match Source edit del Budget Section 2 Subtotal ®Budget Section 3 Review Authorize and Submit Corporation Fixed Percentage Grant Application Info Total CNCS Grantee Item Calculation edit del Amount Share Share Grant Application ID: 10AC115919 Corporation Grant#: 06AFHCO0010010 Fixed $6,143 $0 $6,143 edit Amount Prime Application Info: 10AC108355(Colorado Commission Governor's Commission on Fixed $1,869 $1,869 $0 edit Community Service) Amount Subtotal $6,012 $1,869 $6,143 NOFA: Commission AmeriCorps State FY 2010 Type: Continuation Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate : add a new budget item Status: Returned to subapplicant for rework Cost Rate Total CNCS Grantee Submitted: 05/17/2010 Cost Type Calculation Rate edit del Basis Claimed Amount Share Share Subtotal Legal Applicant Info Board of Weld County Commissioners,Weld County Subtotal: Division of Human Services PO Box 1805 Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share 315 N. 11th Ave $8,012 $1,869 $6,143 Greeley,CO 80632 23% 77% https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/gr_app/budget3.j sp?sid=965d 1428b79c 11 c72c95c6fb225141... 6/14/2010 Budget Section 3 Page 2 of 2 Validate this budget 508 Approved I Contact Help Desk I disable the pictures <- back next '> https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/gr_app/budget3.jsp?sid=965d1428b79c 11 c72c95c6fb225141... 6/14/2010 ASSURANCES SQL 4e �� "\- ';‘,C Page 1 of 4 ASSURANCES As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,1 certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant: • Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance,and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of the project described in this application. • Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States,and if appropriate,the state,through any authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award;and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. • Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain. • Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. • Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F). • Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C. 794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public I ealth Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.290dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.), as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990,as amended;and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. • Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases. • Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. • Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act(40 U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874),and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements. • Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. • Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451 et seq.);(t)conformity of federal actions to State(Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C.7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.I,.93-523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L. 93-205). • Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.)related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. • Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C.470),EO 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),and the Archaeological and Ilistoric Preservation Act of 1974(l6U.S.C.469a-I et seq.). • Will comply with P.I,.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,development,and related activities supported by this award of assistance. https://egrants.cns.gov/ensmisc/eAssur.htm 6/14/2010 ASSURANCES Page 2 of 4 • Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other activities supported by this award of assistance. • Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. • Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,as amended,and OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States, Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations. • Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application guidelines,and policies governing this program. For AmeriCorps State and National Applicants ONLY If you are not applying for a grant through AmeriCorps*$'late and National,you may ignore this section. • Will comply with all rules regarding prohibited activities,including those stated in applicable Notice,grant provisions,and program regulations,and will ensure that no assistance made available by the Corporation will be used to support any such prohibited activities. • Will comply with the nondiscrimination provisions in the national service laws,which provide that an individual with responsibility for the operation of a project or program that receives assistance under the national service laws shall not discriminate against a participant in,or member of the staff of,such project or program on the basis of race,color,national origin,sex,age,political affiliation,disability,or on the basis of religion. (NOTE:the prohibition on religious discrimination does not apply to the employment of any staff member paid with non-Corporation funds or paid with Corporation funds but employed with the organization operating the project prior to or on the date the grant was awarded. If your organization is a faith-based organization that makes hiring decisions on the basis of religious belief,your organization may be entitled,under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act,42 U.S.C.§2000bb,to receive federal funds and yet maintain that hiring practice,even though the national service legislation includes a restriction on religious discrimination in employment of staff hired to work on a Corporation-funded project and paid with Corporation grant funds. (42 U.S.C. §§ 5057(c)and I2635(c)). For the circumstances under which this may occur,please see the document"Effect of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act on Faith-Based Applicants for Grants"on the Corporation's website at: http://www.usdoj.gov/archive/fbci/effect-rfra.pdf. • Will comply with all other federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination,including any self-evaluation requirements. These include but are not limited to:(Witte VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686).which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(e)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(I)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.I,.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;and(i)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application. • Will provide,in the design,recruitment,and operation of any AmeriCorps program,for broad-based input from—(1)the community served, the municipality and government of the county(if appropriate)in which the community is located,and potential participants in the program;and(2)community-based agencies with a demonstrated record of experience in providing services and local labor organizations representing employees of service sponsors,if these entities exist in the area to be served by the program; • Will,prior to the placement of participants,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by an AmeriCorps program,to ensure compliance with the nondisplacement requirements specified in section 177 of the NCSA; • Will,in the case of an AmeriCorps program that is not funded through a State,consult with and coordinate activities with the State Commission for the state in which the program operates. • Will ensure that any national service program carried out by the applicant using assistance provided under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and any national service program supported by a grant made by the applicant using such assistance will address unmet human,educational,environmental,or public safety needs through services that provide a direct benefit to the community in which the service is performed; • Will comply with the nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements set out in section 177 of the National and Community https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 6/14/2010 ASSURANCES Page 3 of 4 Service Act of 1990,and in the Corporation's regulations at§2540.100; • Will comply with the grievance procedure requirements as set out in section 176(f)of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and in the Corporation's regulations at 45 CFR§2540.230; • Will provide participants in the national service program with the training,skills,and knowledge necessary for the projects that participants are called upon to perform; • Will provide support services to participants,such as information regarding G.F,.D.attainment and post-service employment, and,if appropriate,opportunities for participants to reflect on their service experiences; • Will arrange for an independent evaluation of any national service program carried out using assistance provided to the applicant under section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 or,with the approval of the Corporation,conduct an internal evaluation of the program; • Will apply measurable performance goals and evaluation methods,which are to be used as part of such evaluation to determine the program's impact on communities and persons served by the program,on participants who take part in the projects,and in other such areas as required by the Corporation; • Will ensure the provision of a living allowance and other benefits to participants as required by the Corporation; • Has not violated a Federal criminal statute; • If a state applicant,will ensure that the State subgrants will be used to support national service programs selected by the State on a competitive basis; • If a state applicant,will seek to ensure an equitable allocation within the State of assistance and approved national service positions,taking into consideration such factors as the locations of the programs,population density,and economic distress; • If a state applicant,will ensure that not less than 60%of the assistance will be used to make grants to support national service programs other than those carried out by a State agency,unless the Corporation approves otherwise. For Learn and Serve America Applicants ONLY If you are not applying for a grant through Learn and Serve America,you may disregard this section. • Will keep such records and provide such information to the Corporation with respect to the programs as may be required for fiscal audits and program evaluation. • Will comply with the nonduplication,nondisplacement,and grievance procedure requirements of 45 CFR Part 2540. • Will,prior to the placement of a participant,consult with the appropriate local labor organization,if any,representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by the program,to prevent the displacement and protect the rights of those employees. • Will comply with the 45 CFR 2540.200-207 criminal history check requirements for all individuals receiving a living allowance, stipend,national service educational award,or salary through a program receiving assistance under the national service laws— regardless of the type of service the individual is performing or the individual's access to vulnerable populations. • Will comply with the parental involvement requirements 45 CFR 2540.330. • Will,for school-based grants,make efforts to: 1. ensure that students of different ages,races,sexes,ethnic groups,disabilities,and economic backgrounds have opportunities to serve together; 2. include any opportunities for students,enrolled in schools or programs of education providing elementary or secondary education,to participate in service-learning programs and ensure that such service-learning programs include opportunities for such students to serve together; 3. involve participants in the design and operation of the programs; 4. promote service-learning in areas of greatest need,including low-income or rural areas;and 5. otherwise integrate service opportunities into the academic program of the participants. For Social Innovation Fund Applicants ONLY https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 6/14/2010 ASSURANCES Page 4 of 4 If you are not applying for a Social Innovation Fund grant,you may disregard this section. • Will use the funds received through the award in order to make subgrants to community organizations that will use the funds to replicate or expand proven initiatives,or support new initiatives,in low-income communities. • Will consult with a diverse cross section of community representatives in making decisions about subgrants for communities (including individuals from the public,nonprofit private,and for-profit private sectors). • Will make subgrants of a sufficient size and scope to enable the community organizations to build their capacity to manage initiatives,and sustain replication or expansion of the initiatives; • Will not make any subgrants to-- • the parent organizations of the applicant, • a subsidiary organization of the parent organization of the applicant,or, • if the applicant applied for a SIF award as a partnership,any member of the partnership. • Commits to meeting the matching fund requirements of section I98k(i)of the National and Community Service Act of 1990(42 U.S.C. §12653k(i)). • Commits to use data and evaluations to improve the applicant's own model and to improve the initiatives funded by the applicant. • Commits cooperate with any evaluation activities undertaken by the Corporation. https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eAssur.htm 6/14/2010 CERTIFICATIONS Page 1 of 2 CERTIFICATIONS Certification—Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters This certification is required by the government-wide regulations implementing Executive Order 12549,Debarment and Suspension,2 CFR Part 180, Section 180.335, What information must/provide before entering into a covered transaction with a Federal agency? As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that neither the applicant nor its principals: • Is presently excluded or disqualified; • Has been convicted within the preceding three years of any of the offenses listed in § 180.800(a)or had a civil judgment rendered against it for one of those offenses within that time period; • Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal, State,or local)with commission or any of the offenses listed in § 180.800(a);or • Has had one or more public transactions(Federal, State,or local)terminated within the preceding three years for cause or default. Certification—Drug Free Workplace This certification is required by the Corporation's regulations implementing sections 5150-5160 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988(P.L. 100-690),45 CFR Part 2545,Subpart B. The regulations require certification by grantees,prior to award,that they will make a good faith effort,on a continuing basis,to maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant. False certification or violation of the certification may be grounds for suspension of payments,suspension or termination of grants,or government-wide suspension or debarment(see 2 CFR Part 180,Subparts G and 11). As the duly authorized representative of the grantee,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the grantee will provide a drug-free workplace by: A. Publishing a drug-free workplace statement that: a. Notifies employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace; b. Specifies the actions that the grantee will take against employees for violating that prohibition;and c. Informs employees that,as a condition of employment under any award,each employee will abide by the terms of the statement and notify the grantee in writing if the employee is convicted for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction; E. Requiring that a copy of the statement described in paragraph(A)be given to each employee who will be engaged in the performance of any Federal award; C. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; c. Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and d. The penalties that the grantee may impose upon them for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; D. Providing us,as well as any other Federal agency on whose award the convicted employee was working,with written notification within 10 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace; E. Taking one of the following actions within 30 calendar days of learning that an employee has been convicted of a drug violation in the workplace: a. Taking appropriate personnel action against the employee,up to and including termination;or b. Requiring that the employee participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for these purposes by a Federal,State,or local health, law enforcement,or other appropriate agency; F. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(A)through(F). Certification-Lobbying Activities As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,as the duly authorized representative of the applicant, 1 certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that: https://egrants.cns.gov/cnsmisc/eCerts.htm 6/14/2010 CERTIFICATIONS Page 2 of 2 • No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,or modification of any federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement; • If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the applicant will submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; • The applicant will require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients will certify and disclose accordingly. 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Notice of error in certification or assurance You must provide immediate written notice to us if at any time you learn that a certification or assurance was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous because of changed circumstances. Definitions The terms"debarment","suspension","excluded","disqualified","ineligible","participant","person","principal","proposal",and "voluntarily excluded"as used in this document have the meanings set out in 2 CFR Part 180,subpart I,"Definitions." A transaction shall be considered a"covered transaction"if it meets the definition in 2 CFR part 180 subpart B,"Covered Transactions." Assurance requirement for subgrant agreements You agree by submitting this proposal that if we approve your application you shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred,suspended,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction,unless authorized by us. 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