This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: CNCS is approved as an emergency clearance to meet American Reinvestment Recovery Act requirements. This collection will be valid for six months. If CNCS decides to continue use of the collection past the approved emergency request clearance time period, it must resubmit to OMB under the normal PRA clearance process for a three-year approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2009
6 Months From Approved
1,250
0
0
10,000
0
0
0
0
0
The purpose of this collection is to assist current AmeriCorps State and National grantees in accessing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to engage AmeriCorps members and community volunteers in efforts to stimulate the economy through the expansion of current programming or the addition of a new program component.
Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, providing job counseling and skills training to the unemployed, constructing or rehabilitating housing, assisting non profits facing increased need and decreased resources, recruiting volunteers, making housing resource referrals for and providing legal services to those experiencing eviction or foreclosure, connecting children and families to health care, and allowing after-school centers that have lost funding to stay open.
The Corporation for National and Community Service received funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. We are requesting emergemcy approval since a longer review will not allow the Corporation to disburse the funds in a timely manner according to the Recovery Act.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
AmeriCorps - Request Letter for Emergency Approval.pdf
AmeriCorps - OMB Supporting Statement 3-10-09.doc
AmeriCorps State and National Recovery Act Funding Applications Instructions