http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter.asp Welcome to the AmeriCorps Communication Center. Here you will find policy updates and other messages that AmeriCorps staff typically send to grantees via e-mail, for easy access and continued reference. en-us Tuesday, November 04, 2008 0 http://www.americorps.gov/images/logos/ac_logo.gif http://www.americorps.gov 120 120 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1155 This update contains information on the 2009 Commission Administrative, PDAT and Disability Inclusion grants Thursday, October 30, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1152 Message from the Director: New Responsibilities, 2009 Application Instructions: Performance Measures for National Applicants, Correction: State Continuations, Reminder: What's Ne, Character Limits in eGrants, My AmeriCorps Portal Update, AmeriCorps Rule is Final!, New AmeriCorps FAQs and Program Income FAQs, Timeline for FFR, Alternative Criminal History Background Checks, ED Conference Materials, Dates to Remember. Thursday, October 23, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1150 eGrants is now open and ready to accept 2009 applications Tuesday, September 30, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1141 WBRS Reminder Thursday, September 18, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1140 Final AmeriCorps rule is published Thursday, September 18, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1138 Notes from the Admin/PDAT/Disability Conference Call Tuesday, September 16, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1130 Information on the 2009 Admin/PDAT/Disability due Novermber 4, 2008. Friday, September 05, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1118 This update contains information about the following issues: 2009 Commission Admin/PDAT/Disability Allocations; Additional 2008 Supplemental Disability Available; Draft 2008 Executive Directors Conference Agenda; Draft 2008 Commissioner Institute Agenda; Registration Flyer for the ED Conference and the Commissioner Institute Thursday, August 07, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1114 In This Issue: Message for the Director: HEART Act, 2009 Application Instructions, College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, WBRS Transition Update, Notice Anything Different?, Americorps Week 2009 and Dates to Remember. Friday, July 25, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1110 Important FAQ's Regarding Involvement in ServiceNation Activities Tuesday, July 08, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1099 In This Issue: Message from the Director - Following Up, College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Correction - Estimated amount for states and territories without commissions in Notice, Single State EAP FAQs, EAP Member Evaluation FAQs, Dates to Remember Monday, June 23, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1089 This update contains the following information: - Save the Date flyer for the Executive Directors Conference and Commissioners Training Institute in September; - Exciting new online training resource to assist commissions with working with faith-based and community organizations; and - Reminder about the embargo regarding the release of information in the 'Volunteering in America: 2008 State and City Trends and Rankings' report. Monday, June 16, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1090 Information on training funds for 2009 Monday, June 16, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1066 As you may have read in the 2008 National Conference newsletter, our AmeriCorps State & National Town Hall meeting will feature an opportunity to learn from one another about what a world without WBRS will look like. With the hard work, creativity, and determination of AmeriCorps programs, the future looks bright. Many of you have shared your systems on our Resource Center website - thank you. Still, we know concerns in the field exist. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1067 Please join Director of AmeriCorps, Kristin McSwain, for a conference call on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 2:30 - 3:30 Eastern. Kristin will be discussing AmeriCorps requirements that may affect your program. Topics will include the member evaluation requirement as well as the proposed change in eligibility for institutions of higher education operating in one state. This change was outlined in the recent policy update that you received and we would like to hear your feedback and respond to any concerns you may have. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1063 Message from the Director: WBRS Transition Update, Preview: Changes in Grant Provisions, Timeline for 2009 Grant Competitions, AmeriCorps Week!, Need Your Input: EAPs in the 2009 Competition, Living Allowance Waiver for State Formula Professional Corps Friday, May 09, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=988 2008 Formula Allocation Chart and Guidance Wednesday, April 23, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=986 AmeriCorps Week Governor's Proclamations and Data Wednesday, April 16, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=985 AmeriCorps Week is coming May 11-18! Lots of exciting things are happening and we want to share the latest news. Whether you are an AmeriCorps member, alum, project staff, commission, friend, or supporter -- whether you are with AmeriCorps State, National, VISTA or NCCC -- we hope you are planning to participate in AmeriCorps Week. Our goals are to bring more Americans into service, salute members and alums, and thank our partners who make AmeriCorps possible. We need you to make AmeriCorps Week 2008 a big success! Tuesday, April 08, 2008 http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=980 Info on the 2008 AmeriCorps Grantees Meeting and National Conference on Volunteering and Service Wednesday, March 26, 2008