policy links
AmeriCorps Rules, Regulations, and Provisions (Legal provisions for program)
requests for reimbursement (RFR) and progress reports
RFRs and Progress Reports are due quarterly. They are due on or before the 20th of January, April, July, and October. When submitting an RFR, there are four documents that should be submitted. These documents are the RFR Spreadsheet (either monthly or quarterly depending on the program), Financial Income Report, RFR Reconciliation Spreadsheet, and a detailed program ledger.
Progress Report Feedback Form
Progress Report Template
RFR Example Ledger
RFR Tips and Processes
RFR Ledger and Income Report Template
RFR Required Items Examples
19-20 Education Award Only Grant Workbook
19-20 Fixed Amount Grant Workbook
Education Award Grant Funding Drawdown Guidelines
Fixed Amount Grant Funding Drawdown Guidelines and Policy
National service criminal history checks
National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC) is a baseline screening requirement established by law to protect the beneficiaries of national service.
NSCHC is required under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended by the Serve America Act (SAA). The statutory requirement at 42 U.S.C. § 12645g is supplemented by regulatory requirements at 45 CFR §2540.200 through §2540.207 as well as the terms and conditions of AmeriCorps grants.
Quick Links
- AmeriCorps.gov National Service Criminal History Check Website
- NSCHC Federal Regulations
- Required Annual NSCHC eCourse Training in Litmos
- Email AmeriCorps to request a waiver to NSCHC provisions
- AmeriCorps Approved NSOPW and State Vendor, Truescreen: Sign up for a Truescreen Account or login to MyTruescreen Account
(Need help with Truescreen? Email CNCShelp@truescreen.com or call Customer Service: 800-803-9042) - AmeriCorps Approved FBI vendor, Fieldprint: Sign up for a Fieldprint Account or login to MyFieldprint Account Login
(Need help with Fieldprint? Email CustomerService@fieldprint.com or call Customer Service: 877-614-4364)
NSCHC Guidance
- NSCHC Rule Summary
- NSCHC Manual (This manual describes the requirements of the NSCHC rule)
- Recommendations for Effective NSCHC Policies and Procedure (This resources from the Office of Monitoring provides a checklist to assist grant recipients in developing effective NSCHC policy)
- NSCHC Steps Table
- NFF/Truescreen Waiver table (This table lists the required checks if grant recipients use the "Use of Truescreen for NSOPW and/or State Checks" and "National Fingerprint File States" Pre-Approved Waivers)
- NSCHC Enforcement Tools (Refer to the NSCHC Manual for enforcement guidance)
- NSCHC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- May 1 Rule Interim FAQs (FAQs regarding the transition period between the 10/5/21 and 5/1/21 NSCHC rules as grant recipient are updating files for individuals who are working/serving as of 5/1/21 and will continue to work/serve on 11/1/21. This document will be archived on 11/2/21)
- NSCHC Training in Litmos (Access the required annual eCourse and additional NSCHC trainings)
Background Check Language
Criminal History Check Requirements
National Service Criminal History Check Enforcement Guide
National Sex Offender Public Registry
Required Annual NSCHC eCourse (Required for all program directors and staff involved in the enrollment process at hire and every August)
State by State National Service Criminal History Check Guide (For additional information on background checks for members who are out of state)
memorandums
Time Sensitive Changes to AmeriCorps Enrollment and Recruitment (June 15, 2018)
Updating the Contact Log in IPT with Background Check Initiation Dates (November 28, 2017)
National Service Criminal History Checks for Returning Members (September 19, 2017)
NSCHC Requirements and Enforcement (April 26, 2017)
Criminal History Checks in IPT (April 29, 2016)
branding and communications
volunteer recognition
UServeUtah encourages AmeriCorps members to nominate the outstanding volunteers they recruit for the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate.
Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate