AmeriCorps CNCS Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement 94.020
Program Objective
The AmeriCorps Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement (DRCA) is an initiative through which national service programs provide support to communities affected by disaster and are reimbursed for expenses in times of disasters. Programs that hold a DRCA are part of the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team (A-DRT) Program, a national service disaster focused program. Only programs with an executed Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement will be eligible for deployment and reimbursement of expenses. Through the A-DRT Program, AmeriCorps establishes cooperative agreements with eligible organizations that can provide national service participants to support disaster response. Organizations that want to be part of the A-DRT Program must be AmeriCorps grantees and sub-grantees, to include AmeriCorps State, AmeriCorps Seniors, State Service Commissions, and AmeriCorps National Direct. Only programs with an executed Disaster Response Cooperative Agreement will be eligible for deployment and reimbursement of expenses.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
See application instructions.
Beneficiaries
- Other
See application instructions.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
As outlined in the application.
Award Procedure
Awards are given as a reimbursement for approved, actual disaster related costs. If an organization is not deployed on a disaster, no award is given.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Rolling application process.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Disaster Services Cadre Serves Communities affected by disasters and emergencies by mobilizing trained, mission-ready volunteer teams that can respond quickly and adapt as needs evolve. What makes this program unique is its flexibility. Organizations participating in the Cooperative Agreement bring diverse strengths, such as environmental conservation, volunteer coordination, and rapid development capacity, and can be activated individually or together to deliver coordinated, high-impact support when communities need it most.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disaster Relief
Other categories:
Emergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
These agreements will allow reimbursement of approved disaster-related expenses for existing CNCS grantees deployed by CNCS to disaster impacted areas.
Restrictions
All expenses must be allowable under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and mission assignment specifications.
Required Documentation
Various records and forms required for first time applicants and a copy of the applicant's last audit may be requested. Applicants will need proof of liability coverage. First time applicants must certify financial systems.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements