Request for Notice of Intent to Apply – 2015-16 Grant Program Year
Due Date: January 8, 2015
Washington Campus Compact (WACC) and Oregon Campus Compact (ORCC) invite colleges, universities, nonprofits and K-12 institutions in Oregon interested in participating in the 2015-16 College Access Corps Grant
Program to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply. WACC will submit a renewal grant proposal to the Corporation for
National and Community Service (CNCS) in January for 2015-16 funding of the College Access Corps Program and
is interested in identifying current and potentially new higher education program partners.
Washington Campus Compact and Oregon Campus Compact will issue a Request for Proposal for the College
Access Corps Program in early 2015 and proposals will be due in late March 2015. By submitting a Notice of Intent
to Apply, your institution is not obligated to submit a proposal. There is also no guarantee that your institution will be
selected to participate in the 2015-16 College Access Corps Grant Program.
The Notice of Intent to Apply is for planning purposes only to assist ORCC and WACC in identifying the number of
full-time AmeriCorps members our higher education program partners may need for the 2015-16 College Access
Corps Program.
What is Oregon Campus Compact?
Oregon Campus Compact is a statewide coalition of college and university presidents and their institutions who are
committed to strengthening communities through education and civic engagement.
For more information: http://www.oregoncampuscompact.org/
What is the College Access Corps Grant Program?
The College Access Corps Grant Program places full-time AmeriCorps members on campuses to recruit, train, and
support college students to serve as college access coaches to local economically disadvantaged* K-12 youth in
schools, community agencies, or specific student groups. The program helps youth:
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Become more academically engaged in their education
Increase academic preparedness for post-secondary education
Become more knowledgeable about the college application and financial aid process
*Economically disadvantaged refers to student populations that are at least 50% eligible for the federally-funded
free/reduced lunch program.
For more information, go to: http://www.oregoncampuscompact.org/college-access-corps.html
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What is the Grant Program Period?
The grant program starts August 15, 2015 and ends June 30, 2016. This is the second year of a three-year grant cycle.
Campus partners do not need to have participated in the 2014-15 grant program to be eligible to apply to participate
in the 2015-16 grant program.
What are the Basic Campus Partner Requirements?
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Participating college and university campuses must be members of Oregon Campus Compact (or join Oregon
Campus Compact). Participating non-profits and K-12 institutions may be asked to pay dues as an Associate
Member of Oregon Campus Compact.
Participating campuses and organizations must pay a Participation Fee of $7,000 per full-time CAC
AmeriCorps member at the start of the program year.
Participating campuses and organizations must provide supervision, program resources, and training to CAC
AmeriCorps member(s).
Participating campuses and organizations must follow all CAC program guidelines as detailed on the CAC
program website: http://www.wacampuscompact.org/cac.php and abide by all CNCS policies.
Participating campuses and organizations must provide $150.00 in professional development funds for their
AmeriCorps member to access and cover all service related travel by providing either use of vehicle,
personal mileage reimbursement, or bus pass.
Schedule of Activity:
January 8, 2015
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply
February 2015
Request for Proposals and Request for Continuation Proposals to be posted
March 31, 2015
Full Proposals (new programs) and Continuation Proposals (current subgrantees) Due
April 15, 2016
Notification of Selected Subgrantees Issued
College Access Corps Informational Calls:
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014; 10:00 – 11:00 AM
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Thursday, December 18, 2014; 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015; 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Call-in Number: 712-432-0375 ~ ~ ~ Participant Code: 475291#
Submission Process:
Please email the Notice of Intent to Apply to lupita@oregoncampuscompact.org by January 8, 2015. Please include in
the subject line “Notice of Intent to Apply – Name of Your Institution/Department.”
For more information, or if you have questions, regarding the College Access Corps Program and how you can bring
the program to your campus, please contact:
Lupita Méndez, College Access & Communications Manager
503-406-3572
lupita@oregoncampuscompact.org
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Notice of Intent to Apply – 2015-16 Grant Program Year
1. Contact Information
Higher Education Institution:
__________________________________________________________
Project Supervisor:
__________________________________________________________
Title/Department:
________________________________________ _________________
Mailing Address:
__________________________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________________________
E-mail:
__________________________________________________________
2. Program Information
Number of full-time College Access Corps AmeriCorps members you intend to request: _________
Estimate the number of youth in the following grades you intend to serve:
K-3: ______
4-6: ______
7-10: ______
11-12: ______
3. Interest
By signing below, our institution acknowledges its interest in submitting a grant proposal for the 2015-16 College
Access Corps Program. We understand that this Notice of Intent to Apply does not obligate us to submit a proposal,
nor does it guarantee our institution will be selected to participate in the 2015-16 College Access Corps Grant
Program. This Notice of Intent to Apply is for ORCC & WACC planning purposes only. (The Request for Proposal
for the College Access Corps Program will be disseminated in early 2015 and will be due in late March 2015.)
Program Supervisor
Name/Title: __________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
Authorized Representative (e.g., dean, provost, vice president, president, executive director)
Name/Title: __________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ____________________
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