Alabama AmeriCorps State Program Resources

Below you will find resources, training and technical assistance, and information created by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for its AmeriCorps grantees and subgrantees. This content was created by specialized training and technical assistance providers and CNCS to help national service grantees and service programs succeed and thrive as they implement and manage AmeriCorps programs.

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AmeriCorps Resources

Resources and tools to support strong AmeriCorps programs and national service activities.

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• Regional National Service Training Conferences

• AmeriCorps State and National Grantee Training Calendar

• Resources for Programs

• AmeriCorps Program and Staff Development Series

• MyAmeriCorps Portal Trainings

Criminal History Check Resources

Under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended by the Serve America Act (SAA), all grantees must conduct National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC) on participants and program employees in AmeriCorps, Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, MLK, 9/11, Volunteer Generation Fund, Social Innovation Fund and any other programs funded by the Corporation under National Service laws.

Featured Resources:

• Required Annual Online Training (NSCHC eCourse)

       - Required 30 days before the start of each new program year

• NSCHC Training

• Federal Regulations

• NSCHC Policies, Procedures, and Guidance

• 2018 Exemption Period

• NSCHC Using State Repositories

• NSCHC Using Fieldprint and Truescreen

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​Evaluation Resources and Training

Evaluation is a powerful tool for improving a program and increasing its ability to serve people more efficiently and effectively. It gives programs an opportunity to test their interventions, adjust services to best meet community needs, and collect data to support their work.

Featured Resources:

• Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool 

• Technical Assistance

• Evidence Continuum and Levels of Evidence

• Evidence Exchange

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Financial and Grants Management

Organizations need to handle funds wisely. This may include developing written policies and procedures, internal controls, and budget controls. As with all federal grant programs, it is the responsibility of all grantees funded by CNCS to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal funds entrusted to them.

​Featured Resources:

• Rules, Regulations, and Provisions

• Financial Management and Grant Administration

• Uniform Guidance Resources

• eGrants

• Member Enrollment

• Performance Measurement and Evaluation

• Learning and Best Practices

CNCS - Knowledge Network's Online Courses

The Knowledge Network's Online Courses provides self-paced instructional courses, created by subject matter experts, on topics that align with CNCS strategic initiatives.

​Featured Resources:

• National Service Online Learning Management System

• Getting Started with the Nat'l Service Online Learning Management System

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Resources for the education award.  The award is named after Eli Segal, a pioneer of national service and the first CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

​Featured Resources:

• Amount, Eligibility, and Limitations

• Use Your Education Award

• Tax Implications

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​AmeriCorps Alumni and Employers of National Service

Resources for programs looking to do trainings or find information on life after AmeriCorps.

Featured Resources:

• AmeriCorps Alums

• Employers of National Service

• Continuing to Serve - AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, Peace Corps

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