AGENCY-WIDE PRIORITY MEASURES

Goal/ FA

Objective

Measure ID & Name

1

Goal 1: DS

3.0-assistance provided

Number of individuals that received assistance from CNCS-supported programs in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and/or recovery.

3.0-assistance provided

D1. Number of individuals that received CNCS-supported services in disaster preparedness.

3.0-assistance provided

D2. Number of individuals that received CNCS-supported services in disaster response.

3.0-assistance provided

D3. Number of individuals that received CNCS-supported services in disaster recovery.

3.0-assistance provided

D4. Number of individuals that received CNCS-supported services in disaster mitigation.

2

Goal 1: EO

2.0-housing

Percent of economically disadvantaged people that received housing-related assistance from CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers who showed improvement in their housing situation.

2.0-housing

O5. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals, including homeless individuals, receiving housing services.

2.0-housing

O11. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals, including homeless individuals, transitioned into safe, healthy, affordable housing.

3

Goal 1: ED

1.0-school ready

Percent of children that demonstrated gains in school readiness.

1.0-school ready

ED21. Number of children that completed participation in CNCS-supported early childhood education programs.

1.0-school ready

ED23. Number of children demonstrating gains in school readiness in terms of social and/or emotional development.

1.0-school ready

ED24. Number of children demonstrating gains in school readiness in terms of literacy skills.

1.0-school ready

ED25. Number of children demonstrating gains in school readiness in terms of numeracy (math) skills.

4

Goal 1: ED

2.0-K-12 success

Percent of students served by or serving in CNCS-supported programs that demonstrated improved academic performance (including the percent meeting state proficiency levels in literacy and/or math, or whose scores on state standardized tests improved).

2.0-K-12 success

ED2. Number of students that completed participation in CNCS-supported K-12 education programs.

2.0-K-12 success

ED4A. Number of disadvantaged youth/mentor matches that were sustained by the CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period.

2.0-K-12 success

ED5. Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy and/or math.

5

Goal 1: ED

2.0-K-12 success

Percent of students served by CNCS-supported programs, or engaged in CNCS-supported service-learning, that demonstrated improved academic engagement.

2.0-K-12 success

ED2. Number of students that completed participation in CNCS-supported K-12 education programs.

2.0-K-12 success

ED27. Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or other education program, including CNCS-supported service learning, who demonstrated improved academic engagement.

2.0-K-12 success

ED6. Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported program’s involvement with the student.

6

Goal 1: EN

2.0-at risk ecosys

Number of at-risk acres (land and/or water) improved by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

2.0-at risk ecosys

EN4. Number of acres of national parks, state parks, city parks, county parks, or other public and tribal lands that are improved.

2.0-at risk ecosys

EN5. Number of miles of trails or waterways (owned/maintained by national, state, county, city or tribal governments) that are improved, and/or created.

7

Goal 1: HF

1.0-aging in place

Percent of homebound OR older adults and individuals with disabilities that received CNCS-supported services who reported having increased social ties/perceived social support.

1.0-aging in place

H8. Number of homebound OR older adults and individuals with disabilities receiving food, transportation, or other services that allow them to live independently.

1.0-aging in place

H9. Number of homebound OR older adults and individuals with disabilities who reported having increased social ties/perceived social support.

8

Goal 1: HF

2.0-obesity and food

Number of individuals that gained access to food resources provided with the assistance of CNCS-supported members, participants or volunteers.

2.0-obesity and food

H10. Number of individuals receiving emergency food from food banks, food pantries, or other nonprofit organizations.

2.0-obesity and food

H11. Number of individuals receiving support, services, education and/or referrals to alleviate long-term hunger.

2.0-obesity and food

H12. Number of individuals that reported increased food security of themselves and their children (household food security) as a result of CNCS-supported services.

9

Goal 1: VF

1.0-vets & families served

Number of each of the four categories of service recipients (veterans, veterans' family members, family members of active duty military, and military service members) that received CNCS-supported assistance.

1.0-vets & families served

V1. Number of veterans that received CNCS-supported assistance.

1.0-vets & families served

V8. Number of veterans’ family members that received CNCS-supported assistance.

1.0-vets & families served

V7. Number of family members of active-duty military that received  CNCS-supported assistance.

1.0-vets & families served

V9. Number of military service members that received CNCS-supported assistance.

10

Goal 2: VF

1.0-access & attract

Number of veterans and military family members engaged in providing services through CNCS-supported programs.

1.0-access & attract

V2. Number of veterans engaged in service opportunities.

1.0-access & attract

V10. Number of military family members engaged in service opportunities.

11

Goal 2: MBR

4.0-find opportunity

Percent of service participants engaged in CNCS-supported programs who report gaining skills they can apply to future educational, professional or civic endeavors.

4.0-find opportunity

G2-4.1.1 Number of service participants who report that they will utilize their education award

4.0-find opportunity

G2-4.1.2 Number of service participants who report that they value the skills they gained from national service

4.0-find opportunity

G2-4.1.3 Number of service participants reporting gains in leadership skills

4.0-find opportunity

G2-5.1.3 Number of service participants reporting increased self-efficacy

13

Goal 3: CB

3.0-capacity building & leverage

Number of community volunteers recruited and/or managed by CNCS-supported organizations or National Service Participants.

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.1. Number of community volunteers recruited  by CNCS-supported organizations or National Service Participants.

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.2. Number of community volunteers managed by CNCS-supported organizations or National Service Participants.

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.3. Number of organizations implementing three or more effective volunteer management practices as a result of capacity building services provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAM MEASURES

Goal/ FA

Objective

Measure ID & Name

* = Previously approved by OMB as part of Strategic Plan or 2012 ACSN NOFO.

*

Goal 1: EO

1.0-financial literacy

EO-1.1P. Percent of economically disadvantaged people that received financial services-related assistance from CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers who showed improvement in their financial literacy.

*

1.0-financial literacy

O1. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals receiving financial literacy services.

*

1.0-financial literacy

O9. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals with improved financial knowledge.

*

Goal 1: EO

2.0-housing

EO-2.1P. Percent of economically disadvantaged people that received housing-related assistance from CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers who showed improvement in their housing situation.

*

2.0-housing

O4. Number of housing units developed, repaired, or otherwise made available for low-income individuals, families or people with disabilities.

*

Goal 1: EO

3.0-employment

EO-3.1P. Percent of economically disadvantaged people that received employment-related assistance from CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers who became employed.

*

3.0-employment

O2. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals receiving job training and other skill development services.

*

3.0-employment

O10. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals placed in jobs.

*

3.0-employment

O3. Number of economically disadvantaged individuals receiving job placement services.

*

Goal 1: EO

4.0-find opportunity

G2-4.2. Percent of economically disadvantaged CNCS Members, participants and volunteers that entered employment during their term of service or within one year after finishing.

*

4.0-find opportunity

O12. Number of economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members who are unemployed prior to their term of service.

*

4.0-find opportunity

O15. Number of economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members that secure employment during their term of service or within one year after finishing AmeriCorps.

*

4.0-find opportunity

O13. Number of economically disadvantaged AmeriCorps members who have not obtained their high school diploma or equivalent prior to the start of their term of service.

*

4.0-find opportunity

O16. Number of members that obtain a GED/diploma while serving in AmeriCorps or within one year after finishing AmeriCorps.

*

4.0-find opportunity

O14. Number of AmeriCorps members who have their high school diploma or equivalent but have not completed a college degree prior to their term of service.

*

4.0-find opportunity

O17. Number of members that complete a college course within one year after finishing AmeriCorps.

*

Goal 1: ED

1.0-school ready

ED-1.1P. Percent of children that demonstrated gains in school readiness.

*

1.0-school ready

ED20. Number of children who start in an AmeriCorps early childhood education program.

*

1.0-school ready

ED22. Number of children accessing high quality early childhood education programs.

*

Goal 1: ED

2.0-K-12 success

ED-2.2P. Percent of students served by CNCS-supported programs, or engaged in CNCS-supported service-learning, that demonstrated improved academic engagement.

*

2.0-K-12 success

ED1. Number of students who start in an AmeriCorps education program.

*

2.0-K-12 success

ED7. Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over the course of the AmeriCorps program’s involvement.

*

2.0-K-12 success

ED8. Number of youth with decreased substance abuse, arrest, or gang involvement.

*

2.0-K-12 success

ED26. Number of students acquiring a GED.

*

2.0-K-12 success

ED3A. Number of disadvantaged youth/mentor matches that are commenced by the AmeriCorps program.

*

Goal 1: ED

3.0-post-HS ed support

ED-3.1P. Percent of students served by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers that applied for and enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

*

Goal 1: ED

3.0-post-HS ed support

ED-3.2P. Percent of students served by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers that received a vocational or technical certificate from an accredited postsecondary institution or continued to another year of post-secondary education.

*

3.0-post-HS ed support

ED9. Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma.

*

3.0-post-HS ed support

ED10. Number of students entering post-secondary institutions.

*

3.0-post-HS ed support

ED11. Number of students earning a post-secondary degree.

*

Goal 1: ED

4.0-teacher corps

[there is no priority measure for TeacherCorps measures]

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED12. Number of AmeriCorps members who begin serving as teachers through a Teacher Corps program.

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED13. Number of AmeriCorps members who completed serving as teachers through a Teacher Corps program.

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED14. Number of individuals teaching in high need schools.

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED17. Number of teachers remaining in the education field, but not teaching in a school (school support staff, school administration, district administration policy, education nonprofits, etc.) after their term of service.

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED15. Number of students in AmeriCorps teacher classrooms with improved academic performance.

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED18. Number of teachers who have had a positive impact on student learning as determined by observation-based assessments of teacher performance.

*

4.0-teacher corps

ED19. Number of individuals receiving certification to teach in schools after their term of service.

*

Goal 1: EN

1.0-energy efficiency

EN-1.1P. Number of energy-efficient housing units and community facilities constructed or retrofitted by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

1.0-energy efficiency

EN1. Number of housing units of low-income households and structures weatherized or retrofitted to significantly improve energy efficiency

*

Goal 1: EN

2.0-at risk ecosys

EN-2.1P. Number of total acres improved by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

2.0-at risk ecosys

EN6. Number of tons of materials collected and recycled.

*

Goal 1: EN

3.0-awareness & stewardship

3.1.Number of individuals reached by outreach campaigns, events, workshops, or similar awareness strategies launched by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

3.0-awareness & stewardship

EN2. Number of low-income households home and public building energy audits conducted.

*

Goal 1: EN

4.0-green jobs

EN-4.1P. Percent of economically disadvantaged or unemployed individuals that completed formal green job training programs provided or coordinated by CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

4.0-green jobs

EN3. Number of students and youth receiving education or training in energy-efficient and environmentally-conscious practices, including but not limited to sustainable energy and other natural resources, and sustainable agriculture.

*

Goal 1: HF

2.0-obesity and food

HF-2.1P. Number of children and youth that participated in in-school or after-school physical education activities provided through CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

2.0-obesity and food

H5. Number of children and youth engaged in in-school or afterschool physical education activities with the purpose of reducing childhood obesity.

*

Goal 1: HF

2.0-obesity and food

HF-2.2P. Number of children and youth that received nutrition education including school or community gardens activities provided with the assistance of CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

2.0-obesity and food

H6. Number of children and youth receiving nutrition education with the purpose of reducing childhood obesity.

*

Goal 1: HF

3.0-access to care

HF-3.1P. Number of uninsured and economically-disadvantaged individuals that were connected to and utilized preventive and primary health care services and programs through support from CNCS-supported members, participants and volunteers.

*

3.0-access to care

H1. Number of individuals who are uninsured, economically disadvantaged, medically underserved, or living in rural areas utilizing preventive and primary health care services and programs.

*

3.0-access to care

H2. Number of clients to whom information on health insurance, health care access and health benefits programs is delivered.

*

3.0-access to care

H3. Number of clients enrolled in health insurance, health services, and health benefits programs.

*

3.0-access to care

H4. Number of clients participating in health education programs.

*

3.0-access to care

H7. Number of clients receiving language translation services at clinics and in emergency rooms.

*

Goal 1: VF

1.0-vets & families served

VF-1.1P. Number of (a) veterans; (b) veterans’ family members; (c) family members of active-duty military and (d) military service members that were served by CNCS-supported programs.

*

1.0-vets & families served

V3. Number of veterans assisted in pursuing educational opportunities.

*

1.0-vets & families served

V4. Number of veterans assisted in receiving professional certification, licensure, or credentials.

*

1.0-vets & families served

V6. Number of housing units developed, repaired, or otherwise made available for veterans

*

Goal 2

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.1P. Percent of CNCS-supported participants who are members of under-represented populations.

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.1.1. Number of funded programs that explicitly seek to engage under represented populations as national service participants (as stated in their applications)

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.1.2. Number of low-income individuals serving

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.1.3. Number of disadvantaged youth serving in NCCC

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.1.4. Number of members from rural communities serving in their communities

*

Goal 2

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.2P. Number of veterans and military family members engaged in providing services through CNCS-supported programs.

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.2.1d. Number of veterans serving

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.2.1  Number of veterans & military family members engaged in service provision in opportunities other than mentoring economically disadvantaged students

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.2.3 Number of veterans & military family members engaged in mentoring economically disadvantaged students

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.2.4 Number of veterans & military family members engaged in providing services through CNCS-funded programs

*

1.0-access & attract

G2-1.2.5 Number of  veterans & military family members engaged in providing services through partner programs

*

Goal 2

2.0-find meaning

G2-2.1P. Percent of CNCS-supported participants who are aware of community needs and community driven solutions.

*

2.0-find meaning

G2-2.1.1 Number of service participants who report  that they are capable of working with communities to solve problems

*

2.0-find meaning

G2-2.1.2 Number of service participants who report that they believe they can make a difference

*

Goal 2

2.0-find meaning

G2-2.2P. Percent of CNCS-supported participants who report that they are connected to the national service community.

*

2.0-find meaning

G2-2.2.1 Number of CNCS participants who report that they are connected to their CNCS national service program

*

2.0-find meaning

G2-2.2.2 Number of CNCS participants who report that they are connected to the broader national service community

*

Goal 2

3.0-satisfied

G2-3.1P. Percent of service participants engaged in CNCS-supported programs who report that they are satisfied with their service experience.

*

3.0-satisfied

G2-3.1.1 Number of service participants who report they are satisfied with their overall service experience

*

3.0-satisfied

G2-3.1.2 Number of service participants who report that they received the support they needed to succeed in their service activity

*

3.0-satisfied

G2-3.1.3 Number of service participants who report that they received the orientation or training they needed to succeed in their service activity

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.4P. Number of organizations receiving capacity building services from CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.4. Number of organizations that received capacity building services from CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.6. Number of organizations that completed a community assessment identifying goals and recommendations with the assistance of CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.5P. Hours of service contributed by community volunteers as a result of capacity-building activities

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.7. Hours of service contributed by community volunteers who were recruited by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.8. Hours of service contributed by community volunteers who were managed by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.6P.  Number of staff and community volunteers that received training as a result of capacity building services

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.5. Number of staff and community volunteers that received training (of one or more types) as a result of capacity building services provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.7P. Number of organizations reporting improved outcomes with the same level of resources (Effectiveness)

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.10. Number of organizations reporting that capacity building activities provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants have helped to make the organization more effective.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.11. Number of new systems and business processes (technology, performance management, training, etc.) or enhancements to existing systems and business processes put in place as a result of capacity building services provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.8P. Number of organizations reporting improved or consistent quality of services with fewer resources (Efficiency)

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.9. Number of organizations reporting that capacity building activities provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants have helped to make the organization more efficient.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.12. Number of organizations that monitored their progress towards the goals identified in their community assessment with the assistance of CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.9P. Number of new or expanded services provided as a result of capacity-building activities (Scale/ Reach)

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.13. Number of additional activities completed and/or program outputs produced by the program as a result of capacity building services provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants in a) Disaster Services, b) Economic Opportunity, c) Education, d) Environmental Stewardship, e) Healthy Futures and/or f) Veterans and Military Families.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.14. Number of organizations that have experienced an increase in requests for their programs and services as a result of capacity building services provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.15. Number of additional types of services offered by organizations as a result of capacity building services provided by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants in a) Disaster Services, b) Economic Opportunity, c) Education, d) Environmental Stewardship, e) Healthy Futures and/or f) Veterans and Military Families.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.10P. Dollar value of additional resources or assets garnered through capacity-building activities (Leverage)

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.16. Dollar value of cash resources leveraged by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.17. Dollar value of in-kind resources leveraged by CNCS-supported organizations or national service participants.

NEW

Goal 3

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.11P. Number of new beneficiaries served as a result of capacity-building activities (End Outcomes)

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.18. Number of new beneficiaries that received services as a result of capacity building efforts in a) Disaster Services, b) Economic Opportunity, c) Education, d) Environmental Stewardship, e) Healthy Futures and/or f) Veterans and Military Families.

*

3.0-capacity building & leverage

G3-3.19. Number of new beneficiaries from one or more targeted or underserved populations (counts by target population, e.g., racial or ethnic group) that received services as a result of capacity building efforts in a) Disaster Services, b) Economic Opportunity, c) Education, d) Environmental Stewardship, e) Healthy Futures and/or f) Veterans and Military Families.