2013 AmeriCorps NOFO Upcoming Tribal Calls AmeriCorps State and National is hosting conference calls to answer questions and provide technical assistance to Indian Tribes that are interested in applying for FY 2013 AmeriCorps grants.  Join us on these calls if you have questions, such as appropriate AmeriCorps member service activities, staffing for the program, grantee responsibilities, or any others related to the application process. Please send your questions in advance to americorpsgrants@cns.gov. There is an upcoming call this Thursday, December 6!  Register here – you need to register to get the call-in number and participant passcode. A replay of each call will be available an hour after the call is completed and remain online for a month. Tribal call Replay Number: 800-695-3397 ; Passcode: 6441540

AmeriCorps is hosting two final calls for tribes on Thursday, December 13 and Thursday, January 10. 

Register for the 12/13/12 call here!

Register for the 1/10/13 call here!

The steps for registration are below:

• Click the “register” button link. This will take you to an external website called EventBrite.
• When that website opens, click the orange REGISTER tab. 
• Complete the registration information, changing the email address to your own if it is prepopulated. The page will also include the call-in information you need.
• An order confirmation screen will appear in eventbrite.com. Also, an email will be automatically sent to you confirming your ticket order. Tickets will include the call number and access code you need to participate in the call. Tickets are free and you do NOT have to print the ticket for any reason, as the event is via telephone.
• Under “WHEN” on the right-hand side of the page, click “add to my calendar,” then “Outlook calendar," “open,” and when the Outlook window opens, click “save and close” in the top-left corner. You will receive an email confirmation.  

For a full list of technical assistance conference calls, the notice of funding opportunity, or other grant application resources, refer to our website.

New FAQs Available for Criminal History Checks

National Service Criminal History Checks

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New FAQs Available for Criminal History Checks 

The Corporation for National and Community Service has posted two new updates regarding National Service Criminal History Checks on the Knowledge Network. 

The first is an updated Frequently Asked Questions document published on November 30, 2012.

The second is the latest presentation to grantees on the National Service Criminal History Check requirements published December 4, 2012.  

Please review and contact your program officer should you have any questions or need further clarification.

Workshop: Mobile, AL. SBA 89(a) Business Opportunity

Mark Your Calendar!!

8(a) Business Opportunity Workshop                                8(a) Business Opportunity Workshop   Did you know that the Federal Government is THE world’s largest buyer of goods and services spending billions of dollars every year?  If you’re interested in learning about programs that could be the key to success for your small business selling to the Federal Government, then you must attend this workshop!  Attendees will learn: • Access to capital and credit • Free business counseling and training • Federal and non-Federal procurement opportunities                                            We invite you to participate   Guest Speaker: Mike Black, Network16-Small Business Program Manager, US Veteran Administration “Veterans Doing Business with the Federal Government/Certifications” When:      1:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of December 11, 2012 Where:    SBA 10th Floor Conference Room, 210 E. Capitol Street,                           ( Regions Bank Plaza) Jackson, Mississippi 39201                  Space is limited, so register today by calling (601) 965-4378                             Alice Doss, ext. 14 or Joyce Conner, ext. 13   * Workshop will be held the next day if occurring on a federal holiday   All of the SBA’s programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Lesley on Africa added to BEMA home\web\blog page

Blog and URL added to the BEMA home\web\blog page as insightful reference to Africa.

 

 

http://lesleyannewarner.wordpress.com

 

Webinar Recording: ""Water Sector Mutual Aid: How the WARN Program Facilitates Rapid Response and Recovery of Water Systems,"

The Webinar recording of the November 28th EMForum.org program,

""Water Sector Mutual Aid: How the WARN Program Facilitates Rapid Response and Recovery of Water Systems," with Kevin Morley (AWWA) and John Whitler (EPA), is now available.

This is a large file and requires Windows Media Player or Windows Media Components for QuickTime or a similar product to view.

The recording is now also available in MP4 format for mobile users.

The Transcript,  Audio Podcast, presentation Slides, as well as Ratings and Comments are available from the Background Page.

The Audio Podcast and MP4 recordings are also available from the iTunes Store.