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 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 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=1170In This Issue: Message from the Director: Transition Begins; Reminder: Your 2009 Requests; For AmeriCorps National Applicants: How to Enter Performance Measures in eGrants This Year; Open for Public Comment through December 14: Application Instructions and Member Application; Language to Include in Application if Participating in Youth Corps Study; Converting Member Slots; Third Term Members?; Updated CCRAA FAQs; Digital Television Transition Information; Dates to RememberAll AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps StateAmeriCorps NationalWed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1167Following up on the note you just received from Nicola Goren, I am writing to give you an update and answer some questions on the status of funding for FY 2009 AmeriCorps State and National grants.AmeriCorps StateAmeriCorps NationalMon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1155This update contains information on the 2009 Commission Administrative, PDAT and Disability Inclusion grantsAmeriCorps StateThu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1152Message 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.All AmeriCorpsThu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1150eGrants is now open and ready to accept 2009 applicationsAll AmeriCorpsTue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1141WBRS ReminderAll AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps StateThu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1140Final AmeriCorps rule is published AmeriCorps StateThu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1138Notes from the Admin/PDAT/Disability Conference CallAmeriCorps StateTue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1130Information on the 2009 Admin/PDAT/Disability due Novermber 4, 2008.AmeriCorps StateFri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1118This 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 AmeriCorps StateThu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1114In 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.All AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps StateAmeriCorps NationalFri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1110Important FAQ's Regarding Involvement in ServiceNation ActivitiesAll AmeriCorpsTue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1099In 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 RememberAmeriCorps StateAmeriCorps NationalMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1089This 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. All AmeriCorpsMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1090Information on training funds for 2009All AmeriCorpsMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1066As 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. All AmeriCorpsTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1067Please 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.All AmeriCorpsTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1063Message 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 All AmeriCorpsFri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=9882008 Formula Allocation Chart and GuidanceAmeriCorps StateWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/manage/commcenter_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=986AmeriCorps Week Governor's Proclamations and DataAll AmeriCorpsWed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST