Can we use this grant as match dollars for the AmeriCorps Senior program which is both Federally and State funded?
Section 4.3 of the RFP discusses Match Requirements. Per this [...]
Does the 25% financial match of the program budget need to be new monies raised? Since inception? Can you please explain this a little better?
The 25% match does not necessarily have to be new [...]
Can we use an unrestricted foundation or individual gift as the match?
Yes. This would be a cash match.
Can AmeriCorps and Community Care Corps be used to fund the same program if there is a match for each funding?
Both federal funding sources can fund the same program, but [...]
Please define “Cash” vs. “In-Kind” under the “Non-Fed Share” of the Budget form.
In kind match would consist of volunteered time or volunteered [...]
Can the non-federal be higher than 25%?
Yes. However, it is not required, and no additional weight [...]
What happens if we receive an in-kind match for volunteer hours by Older Americans Act funds, are we also allowed to report the same volunteer hours for this grant?
You cannot double report match. If you are using the [...]
According to the RFP, volunteer time can be used as match. What or who designates the per hour cost of volunteer time? What value may be used to calculate the value of volunteer in kind hours to meet the match requirement?
See section 8.3.3.3. of the RFP, Non-Federal - In Kind [...]
Must the 25% match funding be secured?
Match does not have to be secured at time of [...]
Can you clarify if the match is 25% of the total program budget or 25% of the grant funds requested? If a provider wants to submit a proposal worth $200K, does the match have to be $50K making the total budget submitted for the proposal equal $250K?
The minimum match is calculated based on the Total Funds. [...]
