This collection has been approved based on the submission of revised materials.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2015
6,200
0
9,500
44,000
0
54,000
0
0
0
The AmeriCorps VISTA Concept Paper and application are used by CNCS to determine the suitability of applicants to receive VISTA resources, and to make approval decisions based on the information presented. The AmeriCorps VISTA Project Progress Report (project-specific performance measurement) and the VISTA Progress Report Supplement (national performance metrics) are used by CNCS to monitor ongoing performance of sponsoring organizations and to collect key national performance data.
US Code:
42 USC 12615
Name of Law: National and Community Service Act
US Code:
42 USC 4953
Name of Law: Domestic Service Volunteer Act of 1973
US Code:
42 USC 12592
Name of Law: National and Community Service Act
The burden has been adjusted to reflect actual number of applicants. The revision of the application and Concept Paper reflects the inclusion of a new section to collect performance measure data required by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and recently approved by the Office of Management and Budget. It also reflects a new approach to collecting subgrantee information.
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.