Questions_Answers Round 2.docx

Round Two Questions and Answers – P17AS00032 - Community Volunteer Ambassador Program

Q1. In an effort to dive deeper into the matter, can you provide an illustration of the partnership arrangement needed with AmeriCorps?

A1.Partners of AmeriCorps can provide their member with the option to become an AmeriCorps member if he/she meets the requirements. AmeriCorps members have many benefits which include:

· Postpone payments on qualified student loans

· Receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award after successfully completing their service commitment Q2. Do we need to have a current Cooperative Agreement with AmeriCorps, or is an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) sufficient?

A2. The applicant should be an awardee of an AmeriCorps grant. The organizations that receive the AmeriCorps National Education Award Program grants are called “grantees,” or “parent organizations”. The grantee or parent organization is responsible for implementing and managing its AmeriCorps program.