2019-2020 End of Year AmeriCorps Progress Report

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Reporting Period

The time period covered in the End of Year APR spans the start of your grant budget period through the end of your budget period.

Budget Period Start Date

Budget Period End Date

Contact Information

Name of Person Completing This Report

E-mail Address of Person Completing This Report

Performance Measures

Provide information about your approved National Performance Measures. Please note that National Performance Measures can only be reported in eGrants using numbers, not percentages.

Performance Measure

National Performance Measure Indicator:

If you have selected "Applicant Determined" for your Measure Indicator, please describe the specifics of your measure here.

Indicate if this measure is an:

OutputOutcome

	Number
Target Value	Enter the target number indicated on your approved eGrants application.

Measure Status:

UnmetMetExceeded (more than 200% of target value)

	Number
Actual Performance	Enter the actual number reflecting your performance.

If you selected "Unmet" in the Status question above, please provide an explanation for why the measure is unmet, including circumstances due to COVID-19, and your plans for improvement. If you are still collecting data, please describe when the data will be available to report to OneStar.

If you selected "Exceeded" in the Status question above and your target was exceeded by 200% or more, please provide reason(s) why the actual value is significantly higher than originally projected. It must be clear in the explanation that no data were double-counted and that all data are directly attributable to program activities.

Performance Measure Management

Describe how your program has used data collected about your processes or outcomes (including performance measurement and evaluation data) to improve your program. Provide examples of how your program is using data to make improvements to processes and/or outcomes to better address your identified community needs in the coming year.

Additional Performance Measure Comments

Analysis of Impact

Programs are required to submit at least one Analysis of Impact.

Describe how AmeriCorps members' service is making an impact in the community that would not have been possible through existing staff and/or volunteers.

Analysis of Impact #1

Analysis of Impact #2 (Optional)

Impact Snapshots

Programs are required to submit at least one Impact Snapshot.

Provide one or more examples of change in beneficiary knowledge, attitude, behavior or condition that your program has been able to measure. Include the following:

Geographic locations
2-3 sentences describing the problem, intervention and quantifiable change in beneficiaries

Impact Snapshot #1

Impact Snapshot #2 (Optional)

Performance Data Elements

This section contains a list of data elements of interest to OneStar and CNCS. Please provide cumulative totals. Your responses in this section should include all data collected for these elements during the time period 10/1/2019-9/30/2020, regardless of the member cohort or program year to which the data are connected. If you collect a significant amount of data in September and need more time to compile it, please contact your Program Officer for an extension.

If the category does not apply to your program or you do not collect that specific data, enter "0".

The following elements are REQUIRED for all grantees:

Number of individuals who applied to be AmeriCorps members:

*Number of individuals who submitted applications for AmeriCorps member positions in your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. National direct grantees and state commissions are required to coordinate to ensure that they are not reporting duplicate counts. If an organization has both a national grant and a state subgrant, either the national grantee or the state commission should count the number of applicants for the state program, not both.

Number of volunteers recruited or managed:

Number of volunteers recruited, trained, managed, or coordinated by your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only volunteers recruited/trained/managed/coordinated through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual volunteer should be counted only once even if they participated in more than one volunteer opportunity.

Dollar amount of resources leveraged by the program:

Dollar amount of cash and in-kind resources leveraged by your program to support activities under this specific program during the time period from October 1-September 30. The reported value should NOT include resources reported as formal match or cost share (if applicable) and should also not include resources provided by CNCS as federal grant share or member benefits. Rather, the reported value should reflect any actual expenditures beyond the formal budget (similar to the “Other Revenue” funds projected in the AmeriCorps State and National grant application). The reported amount should be backed up by your own accounting records but does not need to follow the documentation requirements for formal match or cost share. Resources raised by the national service participant (if applicable) should not be included in the reported value; this value should be reported in a separate Performance Data Element.

The following elements are REQUIRED for all grantees for whom the indicator is relevant to their program model ("relevant" refers to something that is a significant part of a grantee's program design and Theory of Change):

Number of hours by recruited or managed volunteers:

Total number of hours served by volunteers that were recruited, trained, managed, or coordinated by your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only hours served by volunteers recruited and/or supported through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include hours served by the national service participants themselves.

Number of individuals affected by disaster served:

Number of individuals that received support or assistance from your program in the areas of disaster response (immediate actions to save lives, protect property and the environment, and/or meet basic human needs) and/or disaster recovery (longer-term care or restoration) during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only individuals supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of individuals assisted in preparing for disasters:

Number of individuals that received support or assistance from your program in the area of disaster preparation (planning, training, educating, and/or increasing capability in advance of potential disasters) during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only individuals supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of children and youth served:

Number of children and/or youth that receive support or assistance from your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only individuals supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of individuals receiving job training or placement:

Number of individuals that received support or assistance from your program in the areas of job readiness/job skills training or job placement during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only individuals supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of individuals receiving independent living services:

Number of individuals, including seniors and persons with disabilities, that received support or assistance from your program to facilitate independent living during the time period from October 1- September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only individuals supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of veterans served:

Number of veterans of the U.S. Armed Services that received support or assistance from your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only veterans supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual veteran should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of veteran family members served:

Number of veteran family members (persons related by blood, marriage or adoption to a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services, including one who is deceased) that received support or assistance from your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only family members supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each family member should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of military family members served:

Number of military family members (persons related by blood, marriage or adoption to an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Services, including National Guard members, reservists, and wounded warriors) that received support or assistance from your program during the time period from October 1- September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only family members supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each family member should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Number of active duty military members served:

Number of active duty members of the U.S. Armed Services (including National Guard members, reservists, and wounded warriors) that received support or assistance from your program during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only active duty Armed Service members supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each active duty military member should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

Dollar amount of resources leveraged by national service participants:

Dollar amount of cash and in-kind resources raised directly by national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers) to support activities under this specific program during the time period from October 1-September 30. The reported value should NOT include resources reported as formal match or cost share (if applicable) and should also not include resources provided by CNCS as federal grant share or member benefits. Resources raised by program staff should not be included in the reported value; this value should be reported in a separate Performance Data Element.

Number of acres of public land supported:

Number of acres of public land treated by your program for the purpose of improving the condition of the land during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only acres of land treated through the efforts of the national service participant. Each acre should be counted only once even if it was treated on more than one occasion.

Number of individuals receiving opioid/drug intervention services:

Number of individuals who received services in prevention, treatment, or post-treatment of opioid or other drug use/abuse during the time period from October 1-September 30. For programs that engage national service participants (AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers), the count should represent only individuals supported or assisted through the efforts of the national service participant, and should not include the national service participants themselves. Each individual should be counted only once even if they were assisted on more than one occasion.

The following are OPTIONAL:

Number of previously unemployed AmeriCorps members who gain employment:

Number of AmeriCorps members who were unemployed prior to their term of service and who secure employment during the time period from October 1-September 30. In order to be counted, previously unemployed members must secure employment during their term of service or within 90 days after finishing their service term. Only AmeriCorps members who successfully complete their term of service OR who leave service due to compelling personal circumstances (see 45 CFR §2522.230) may be counted. “Secure employment” refers to paid, regular employment or serving in the military/national guard. Admission to another term of AmeriCorps service does not meet the definition of employment.

Number of veterans serving as AmeriCorps members who gain employment:

Number of veterans of the U.S. Armed Services who secure employment during the time period from October 1-September 30. In order to be counted, veteran members must secure employment during their term of service or within 90 days after finishing their service term. Only AmeriCorps members who successfully complete their term of service OR who leave service due to compelling personal circumstances (see 45 CFR §2522.230) may be counted. “Secure employment” refers to paid, regular employment or serving in the military/national guard. Admission to another term of AmeriCorps service does not meet the definition of employment. *Individuals who were previously unemployed AND are veterans should be counted under both of these Performance Data Elements

Number of AmeriCorps members who earn a high-school diploma or GED:

Number of AmeriCorps members who earn a high-school diploma or GED during the time period from October 1-September 30. In order to be counted, members must obtain the high-school diploma/GED during their term of service or within 90 days after finishing their service term. Only AmeriCorps members who successfully complete their term of service OR who leave service due to compelling personal circumstances (see 45 CFR §2522.230) may be counted.

Number of AmeriCorps members who remain in the education field post-service:

Number of AmeriCorps members who accept a position in the education field during the time period from October 1-September 30. “Position in the education field” is defined as a position whose primary objective is to facilitate learning among students; this includes classroom teachers, school support staff, school administration, district administration, education non-profits, state/local/federal government positions in the field of education, or additional education-focused AmeriCorps service terms. In order to be counted, members must accept the position during their term of service or within 90 days after finishing their service term. Only AmeriCorps members who successfully complete their term of service OR who leave service due to compelling personal circumstances (see 45 CFR §2522.230) may be counted.

National Service Applicants

In addition to your grant from OneStar, did your organization also receive a National Direct grant in 2019-2020?

No, our organization did not receive a National Direct grant.Yes, our organization also received a National Direct grant.

National Direct grantees and state commissions are required to coordinate to ensure that they are not reporting duplicate counts. If an organization has both a national grant and a state subgrant, either the national grantee OR the state commission should report the demographics of population served and number of applicants for the state program, not both. If the data does include duplicate counts, please correct the reported totals directly in the applicable fields above in order to eliminate duplication. Please check the box below to confirm that this consultation occurred and that the demographics of populations served and the number of national service applicants reported in this APR do not, to your knowledge, reflect a duplicate count.

I confirm that the demographics and applicants reported in this APR are not duplicative of demographics and applicants reported on our organization's National Direct grant.

Member Data and Hours

Enrollment

Enrollment Rate:

Calculation formula: Numerator = # of slots filled (cumulative data); Denominator = # of slots awarded

Provide an explanation for why your enrollment rate is less than 100%. Enter "N/A" if your enrollment rate is 100%.

If your enrollment rate is less than 100% describe the corrective action(s) already taken by your program and plans for future improvement. Enter "N/A" if your enrollment rate is 100%.

Retention

Retention Rate:

Calculation formula: Numerator = # active members + # of members exited with award (partial or full); Denominator = # of members enrolled (cumulative data)

Provide an explanation for why your retention rate is less than 90%. Enter "N/A" if your retention rate is 90% or higher.

If your retention rate is less than 90% describe the corrective action(s) already taken by your program and your plans for future improvement. Enter "N/A" if your retention rate is 90% or higher.

30-Day Exit Cycle Time

Exit Cycle Time Percent:

Calculation formula: Download "Exit Cycle Approval Time" report from eGrants. Numerator = # of members exited in 31 days or less. Denominator = total # of members exited to date.

Provide an explanation for why your exit cycle time percent is less than 100%. Enter "N/A" if your exit cycle time rate is 100%.

If your exit cycle time is less than 100% describe the corrective action(s) already taken by your program and your plans for future improvement. Enter "N/A" if your exit cycle time rate is 100%.

Narratives

SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM CHANGES: OneStar understands that all programs experienced changes to program design, implementation, and management due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Identify any noteworthy changes to your program and/or AmeriCorps grant during the reporting period and provide any strategies implemented in response to those changes. (OPTIONAL)

ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Describe any activities that took place during the reporting period that illustrate your AmeriCorps program's continuous self-assessment and improvement efforts. (OPTIONAL)

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Describe any other noteworthy accomplishments that have not previously been addressed in this report, particularly as they relate to adapting program activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. (OPTIONAL)

OTHER CHALLENGES: Describe any other challenges that have not previously been addressed in this report, particularly as they relate to adapting program activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and describe actions taken or that will need to be taken to resolve them. (OPTIONAL)

ONESTAR SUPPORT: What non-monetary support can OneStar provide to ensure the success of your program goals and objectives?

SUCCESS AND BEST PRACTICES: Which specific practices and resources seemed key to achieving member recruitment and retention goals including member diversity? (OPTIONAL)

MEMBER DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS related to AmeriCorps member training and development. Provide unique descriptive information about the member development activities and events you provide. (OPTIONAL)

MEMBER DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES related to AmeriCorps member training and development and action taken to resolve them. (OPTIONAL)

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