This form is used by national and local non-profits, small community and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and other prospective service project sponsors in the submission of proposed service projects for consideration by AmeriCorps NCCC. The information collected by the form is used by AmeriCorps NCCC to evaluate the proposed service project for approval and selection.
US Code:
42 USC 12617
Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare- Citation Authorizing the Development of Project Proposals
In 2006 the NCCC had a total of 5 campuses  thus the estimated respondents was 1200. Shortly afterward the NCCC was cut to 3 total campuses thus reducing the total respondents to 700 respondants. In 2009 the NCCC added two additional campuses bringing the number of respondents back up to 1200.
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.
12-14-09_NCCC_Justification Rev 3.9.10.doc
AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps Service Project Application