AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) North Central Region Grant

NCCC teams work on a variety of projects, each lasting up to the length of the round. Service areas include:

• Disaster Mitigation, Response and Recovery
• Urban and Rural Development
• Environmental Stewardship and Conservation
• Energy Conservation
• Infrastructure Improvement

NCCC provides:

• 8-12 Corps Members, 1 Team Leader,
• One 15-passenger van and fuel
• Limited funds specifically designated for team food purchases,
• Limited hand tools and basic personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Federal Tort Claims Act (liability claims) and Federal Employees Compensation Act coverage (worker’s compensation claims)
• Service learning support to help the team understand the community’s need and the organization’s work

Planning and organizational orientation are essential when conducting a quality project and enriching experience for NCCC Members. Sponsors are also required to provide technical supervision that will vary between 15-30 hours per week, or more, depending on the project’s complexity. In addition, sponsors provide:

• On-site technical training, supplies and equipment
• 40 hours of full time service for team to include explanation of project value, community enhancement and service learning.
• Parking for team 15 passenger van
• Housing for the team during the course of the project, including bathroom/shower and cooking facilities
• Youth Hostels
• Churches/Community Centers
• Campsites
• Other housing in the community

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)