AmeriCorps Formula Fixed (Illinois) NOFO Applicant Checklist (25-444-80-2809-01)

This checklist is intended to assist applicants with the application process. It is not a required attachment.

Were all instructions included in the NOFO completed by the applicant?
The applicant has access to the internet?
The application was submitted via eGrants, AmeriCorps' web-based application system?
The applicant submitted a Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure to DHS.ServeIllinois.NOFO@illinois.gov?
The applicant submitted the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance to DHS.ServeIllinois.NOFO@illinois.gov?
The applicant is prepared to comply with Terms and Conditions for AmeriCorps State and National Grants and General Grant and Cooperative Agreement Terms and Conditions?
The applicant is prepared to comply with member recruitment and selection requirements as outlined in AmeriCorps' regulations at 45 CFR §§ 2522.210 and Part 2540, subpart B. T?
The applicant is prepared to ensure that each member has sufficient opportunity to complete the required number of hours of service to qualify for the education award?
The applicant is prepared to adhere to all requirements outlined in the AmeriCorps' Program Director's Manual?
The applicant is prepared to conduct National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) requirements as outlined in the NSCHC Manual?
The applicant is prepared to recruit and retain the allocated number and type of slots (e.g., full-time, half-time) of AmeriCorps members?
The applicant is prepared to adhere to the performance measures and evaluation required by Illinois AmeriCorps and included in the program plan?
The applicant is prepared to supervise and train members throughout their service term and included in the program plan?
The applicant is prepared to provide all members with AmeriCorps uniforms, service gear, personal protective equipment and all other service materials required to accomplish the member's service hours?
The applicant is prepared to participate in Illinois AmeriCorps scheduled meetings and trainings (including Program Director's meetings, National Service Summit, AmeriCorps national/regional offerings and regional trainings)?
The applicant is prepared to host or co-host two national service days a year?
The applicant is prepared to host a National Service Opening Day event/activity at the program site no later than six weeks from the program start date?
The applicant is prepared to host or co-host an AmeriCorps member recognition event/activity during AmeriCorps week?
The applicant has not violated a federal criminal statute?
The applicant has not proposed to engage in activities that are prohibited under AmeriCorps statutes, regulations, or the terms and conditions?
The applicant is prepared to match funds based on the chart in this NOFO?
The applicant is prepared to monitor the IDHS website and comply with any instructions or requirements relating to the NOFO?
The applicant is prepared to join a web-based technical and training assistance portal called Basecamp?
The application contains a Standard Form 424 (SF-424) Face Sheet? (Automatically generated when applicants complete the data elements in the eGrants system)
The application contains detailed narratives?
The application narrative discusses the community need as it relates to the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index?
The application discusses the rationale for setting output and outcome targets for performance measures?
The application contains an Executive Summary? (Brief description of the proposed program)
The application contains a Program Design?
The application's program design(s) is either evidence-based or evidence-informed, with an evidence-tier?
The application contains Organizational Capability?
The application contains Organizational Background and Staffing?
The application contains Cost-Effectiveness & Budget Adequacy?
The application contains Compliance and Accountability?
The application contains AmeriCorps-required evaluation report meets AmeriCorps requirements? (If applicable)
The application contains Member Supervision?
The application budget has been entered in the federal eGrants system?
The application budget adheres to the Maximum Cost per Member Service Year (MSY)?
The applicant HAS NOT entered their budget into the Illinois CSA system until instructed to do so?
The application identifies sources of any additional revenue to support the program in the Source of Funds section of the budget? (If applicable)
The application contains an Evaluation Summary/Plan?
The application contains the Theory of Change and Logic Model?
The application contains Performance Measures?
The application contains Standard Form 424A Budget?
The application contains Continuation Changes? (For Continuation Applicants only)
Appropriate Authorization, Assurances, and Certifications are complete?
The application contains an Employer Identification Number?
The application contains a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)? (Generated as part of the SAM registration process)
The application narrative discusses the rationale for setting output and outcome targets for performance measures?
The application describes how projects will engage a diverse and inclusive group of members?
The application contains citations of described studies?
The application adheres to Page Limits Requirements as outlined in this NOFO?
The applicant has registered with the System for Award Management (SAM)?
The applicant has submitted to IDHS/Serve Illinois evaluation briefs, reports, and/or studies?
The applicant has included labor union concurrence? (If applicable)
The applicant has submitted an Applicant Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS)?
If selected as an awardee, the applicant is prepared to submit Uniform Grant Budget for FY25 into the Illinois CSA tracking system?
If selected as an awardee, the applicant is satisfied with the program narrative in eGrants serving as the program plan?