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Staff WebinarPresenting the RSVP
Re-Competition Webinar to RSVP Grantees
An Overview for State Program Staff
May 2010
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Today’s Agenda
Review the Purpose of Today’s Webinar
Train the Trainer: Trial run of grantee webinar
Preparation for Grantee Webinars: Staff Action Items
Your Questions
Your Feedback
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Review of Grantee Webinar
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RSVP Re-Competition
An Overview for RSVP Grantees
May 2010
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Webinar Purpose
To share key information, facts and timelines for RSVP Re-Competition
To review the Pre-Competition Evaluation Report that is required in the Serve America Act
To invite feedback
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Webinar Agenda
1. Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act and changes introduced for Senior Corps programs overall
2. Review Requirements Governing RSVP Re-Competition
3. Review Pre-Competition Evaluation Report
4. Explore other Tools for Project Self-Evaluation
5. Look at Next Steps6. Ask for your questions and feedback.
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RSVP Re-CompetitionWhy?
Because of…Reauthorization of the
Corporation for National and Community Service and its Programs in the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
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Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Enacted April 21, 2009
Reauthorizes and expands national service programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service by amending the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA).
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Changes Specific to Senior Corps Programs in the Serve America Act
Minimum age for SCP and FGP from 60 to 55
Income eligibility raised from 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level
“Federal Share of hourly stipend may not exceed $3.”
Competition for RSVP by 2013
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Changes Specific to Senior Corps Programs in the Serve America Act
The biggest change for Senior Corps is re-competition in the RSVP grant portfolio
So…What does this mean?
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RSVP Re-Competition Facts
Re-competition begins in fiscal year 2013 for the first time
Re-competition will be phased in during fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015
Successful grantees can receive an additional 3 year renewal grant
Re-competition continues as the standard protocol after it is introduced beginning in 2013
Before re-competition occurs, CNCS must provide RSVP grantees with TTA materials
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Serve America Act Requirements Governing RSVP
Re-Competition
Grants remain at the same level of Federal Funding
The number of RSVP volunteers serving remains the same going into the competition
The geographic service areas remain the same
Disruption of volunteers is minimal
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Who is Working on RSVP Re-Competition?
A team of RSVP Project Directors, CNCS Field Staff and CNCS HQ Staff was assembled to work on RSVP Re-Competition.
Each Cluster is represented.
Thank-you Re-Competition Team!
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RSVP Re-Competition Working Group
Project Directors
Cluster Project Director Name and State
Atlantic Dorian Ely, New YorkJoanne Kozak, PennsylvaniaSusan Conteras, Rhode Island
North Central
Barb Byrne, IllinoisDave Layton, IllinoisNancy Olson, North DakotaCeil Sperzel, Indiana
Pacific Megan McCarthy, CaliforniaBrian Ropp, WashingtonKelley Wessels, Oregon
Southern Debra Bressler, VirginiaCheryl Freeman, FloridaBetty Ruth, Alabama
Southwest Rita Massey, LouisianaDelores Schwertner, TexasAmy Websdale, Arizona
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RSVP Re-Competition Working Group
CNCS Staff Atlantic Cluster Mary Strasser, SPD, PA
Yvonne Thomas, FFMC, PA
North Central Cluster Paul Schrader, NC Area Manager, OH
Pacific Cluster Amy Jo Dailey, SPD, OR
Southern Cluster Jackie Bishop, SPD, AL
Southwest Cluster Kira Weis, SPS, NM
Headquarters Senior Corps staffTom Bryant, OGCNathan Dietz, RPDSusan Rice, OGM
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Timeline:When does RSVP
Re-Competition Begin?
Re-Competition is implemented by “Class”:Grant numbers beginning with
“10” compete in fiscal year 2013Grant numbers beginning with
“08”compete in fiscal year 2014Grant numbers beginning with
“09” compete in fiscal year 2015
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What Happens Prior to Re-Competition?
The Serve America Act requires CNCS provide an evaluation that “….conveys information of program strengths and weaknesses and assists with program improvement; and be used as the basis for program improvement, and for the provision of training and technical assistance.” (Sec.2143.(5)(A)(B)
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About the Pre-Competition Evaluation
Each grantee will receive a customized report – also known as the “Evaluation”
Reports are for the benefit of the projects and not for CNCS
They will not be used to: “Weed out” underperforming sponsors Prevent participation in re-competing
Will not add to or subtract points from the rating of the next application
The evaluation reports are for the benefit of grantee self improvement and will not be used by CNCS.
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When will RSVP Grantees Receive their Customized Pre-Competition
Evaluation Reports?
Timeline Projects will receive evaluation reports
based on their grant renewal years:
Pre-Competition Report Schedule: 2008 Grants: September 2010 2010 Grants: September 2011 2009 Grants: September 2012
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What is included in the Pre-Competition Evaluation
Report?
Components of Pre-Competition Evaluations
• A Pre-Competition Report from Senior Corps
• A Community Stakeholder Survey
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Component 1 Pre-Competition
Evaluation Report
Each report includes several chapters: Chapter 1. Application Quality:
A summary of the strengths and suggested improvements from the 2nd-reviewer process based on the sponsor’s last grant renewal
Chapter 2. Progress and Compliance: A summary of performance measures progress and
compliance – as assessed in the most current Monitoring Assessment Checklist
Chapter 3. Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Recommendations for project improvement with
links to resources
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Component 2 of thePre-Competition Evaluation
The Community Stakeholder Survey
The survey helps answer these questions: Does RSVP:
Strengthen the community?Provide leadership in the area
where they are experts?Provide valuable and rewarding
volunteer assignments? Engage in the broader
community?
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Component 2 (continued)The Community Stakeholder Survey:
Was developed with the input of RSVP Project Directors and the public comment through the OMB process.
Is a systematic way for sponsors– using the project’s advisory council, sponsor board, or other group familiar with the RSVP project about the RSVP project - to gain insight and feedback from the community.
More ideas about how to deploy the survey and use the results will be shared at the RSVP workshop at the National Conference.
The important thing to remember is the survey is for the projects self improvement.
The survey is administered locally by the project and results stay with the project.
CNCS does not review or analyze results of the survey.
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Other Tools and TTA Resources Available Now
RSVP Re-Competition Online TA Guide: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/rsvp-online-resource-guide Catalog of TTA materials prepared to help RSVP grantees prepare for re-competition.
CNCS Website: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/serveamerica/index.asp
The Serve America ActAdditional documents will be
posted as they are developed.
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Learning Opportunity!!!
What? RSVP Re-Competition Session at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Where?
New York City
When? June 28 – 30, 2010
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What’s Next?
June 2010 RSVP Re-Competition Workshop at the National Conference
Summer 2010 Post-Conference Webinar
Summer 2010 Public comment period begins on proposed RSVP Regulations update
July 2010 The first class (with “08” grant numbers) receive the Community Stakeholder Survey to administer in their communities
September 2010
The first class (with “08” grant numbers) receive their Pre-Competition Evaluation Reports
Ongoing Updates as needed
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Thank you for your time and
attention!
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Questions?
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End of Grantee Webinar
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State Staff Action Items Prior to Conducting the Webinar for Your RSVP
Grantees
Customize email template for each RSVP grantee with: Their dates for re-competition and evaluation report The date and time for the webinar in your state The link to the WebEx Meeting
Request webinar be set up by Cluster WebEX License Holder
Phone number for conference call. Request conference call be set up by Admin
Services Send an email invitation to the RSVP Sponsor ED
and Project Directors. Each State Office will decide if a separate webinar
is needed for PD and ED or if there will be one webinar.
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Customize the Email Template
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Planning Chart
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Planning Tip
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Print Presentation with Notes
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Print Presentation with Notes
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RSVP Re-Competition Staff Webinar
Questions
Feedback