Provided direct support to Seeds of Hope and KVCAP regarding specific program related challenges
Worked with grantees to craft responses to newly proposed criminal history check rules put out for public comment by CNCS
Worked with AYCC on revisions of their AmeriCorps program design, in particular, their logic model and associated performance targets
Oversaw Member Conference planning, including formation of Member Committee, confirmation of keynote, call for proposal design and site selection
Finalized contract with Galaxy Digital (partnering with Maine CDC & MEMA) host MaineReady.org site for volunteer matching in times of disaster
Assisted with set up, in collaboration with Public Information Officer, of National Service Day at the Hall of Flags scheduled for March 26th
Processed last of VGF contract paperwork due to delays in signatures; Assisted AYCC and CCM in setting up their new VGF programs
Issues to be aware of –
February TA meetings were delayed multiple times due to weather related closures of state offices delayed
Continued targeted outreach to organizations that have requested information regarding AmeriCorps in advance of the release of the Formula RFPs on March 6th. The Commission has a significant amount of funds available for this competition and only a limited number of organizations interested in larger program grant options.
Major focus of effort in the new month –
Complete planning and execute AC Member Conference at Hutchinson Center in Belfast on April 1
Final AmeriCorps outreach to key constituencies
Service Enterprise cohort planning
National Service Day at the Hall of Flags
Set-up for VGF reporting due in April
Other activity –
Ongoing AmeriCorps & VGF Technical Assistance to existing grantees via email, teleconference & face to face
Procurement system management and initial entry of financial documents in state purchasing system, including purchase orders, bids, and contracts.