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Agenda 11/14/2023 Item #16D 4 (Collier County;s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)11/14/2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To provide uninterrupted operation of Collier County’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. CONSIDERATIONS: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides volunteer opportunities and program support to retirees and seniors of Collier County who dedicate their time and experience to the community at nearly twenty (20) locations throughout Collier County. The purpose of this application is to provide one hundred and thirty-three (133) RSVP volunteers serving residents of Collier County the opportunity to continue their work with various non-profit agencies through the RSVP Program. RSVP has been co-sponsored by Collier County since 1990. RSVP is a national volunteer program sponsored by AmeriCorps Seniors designed to provide individuals aged fifty-five (55) years and older with the opportunity to share their abilities, interests, and experiences with their communities. Each year, more than 500,000 volunteers use their experience, skills, and talents through RSVP Projects in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. If approved, the period of performance for this grant would be 4/1/2024 - 3/30/2025 with a total cost of $125,254. AmeriCorps Seniors provides 70% of the financial support to maintain staff and volunteer support of the program. The RSVP Grant has a minimum local match requirement of 30% of the total budget. Historically, Collier County has met the match requirement via a combination of a cash match and in-kind resources. Community and Human Services has provided the cash match and project management, while Collier County Parks and Recreation has donated the use of activity rooms for the RSVP volunteer-run Bone Builders Program classes to assist the RSVP Program in meeting its in-kind contributions. Community businesses further support the program through donations for volunteer recognition events. RSVP of Collier County has one hundred and thirty -three (133) volunteers presently who served 6,369 volunteer hours in 2023, providing a donated value of $202,534.20 of service for residents of Collier County. The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the estimated award amounts, local match, and In -Kind Budget for Year 1: Program Project Estimated Grant Budget AmeriCorps Contribution Local Match In-Kind AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP $125,254 $77,500 $19,004 $28,750 The application requires the County to designate an authorized representative to electronically sign and submit the application, required reports, and amendments through the AmeriCorps Seniors eGrants electronic system. Based on the administrative requirements and required use of eGrants, this action approves the County Manager or his designee to be the authorized representative. Actions requiring the Board of County Commissioner (Board) approval will continue to be brought forward. FISCAL IMPACT: If awarded, the Fiscal impact is estimated at $125,254 annually, with $77,500 funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for RSVP, residing in the Housing grant fund (1835). The local share of $47,754 is a 38.125% match which exceeds the required 30% match of $33,214 by $14,540. The match will be met through a combination of local cash match of $19,004 through a budget transfer from General Fund Reserves (0001) residing in Housing Match Fund (1836) Reserves, and the remainder is provided via local in -kind donations estimated at $28,750. Budget Amendments will be presented separately for approval upon, and in accordance with the program award. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management impacts associated with this Executive Summary. 16.D.4 Packet Pg. 1084 11/14/2023 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board approval. -DDP RECOMMENDATION: To approve an “after-the-fact” submittal of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 2024-2025 application to AmeriCorps Seniors for $125,254, and allow the County Manager or their designee to serve as the authorized representative for the grantor’s electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant period. Prepared By: Tami Bailey, Grants Manager, Senior and Social Services, Community and Human Services Division ATTACHMENT(S) 1. 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (PDF) 2. CM MEMO 2023 10-25 RSVP CNCS ATF 24-002 (PDF) 16.D.4 Packet Pg. 1085 11/14/2023 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.D.4 Doc ID: 26995 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an "after-the-fact" submittal of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 2024-2025 application to AmeriCorps Seniors for $125,254, and allow the County Manager or designee to serve as the authorized representative for the grantor’s electronic submission system, eGrants, throughout the grant period. . Meeting Date: 11/14/2023 Prepared by: Title: – Community & Human Services Name: Karina Bardales 10/26/2023 1:46 PM Submitted by: Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services Name: Kristi Sonntag 10/26/2023 1:46 PM Approved By: Review: Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Completed 10/26/2023 3:07 PM Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 10/26/2023 3:09 PM Community & Human Services Kim Frazier Additional Reviewer Completed 10/27/2023 9:30 AM Public Services Department Todd Henry PSD Level 1 Reviewer Completed 10/27/2023 10:59 AM County Attorney's Office Derek D. Perry Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 10/30/2023 11:17 AM Grants Maria Kantaras Level 2 Grants Review Completed 10/31/2023 1:56 PM Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 11/01/2023 12:05 PM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/01/2023 12:49 PM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/01/2023 1:29 PM Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 11/02/2023 9:57 AM Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer Completed 11/03/2023 2:13 PM County Manager's Office Ed Finn Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/03/2023 2:29 PM Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 11/14/2023 9:00 AM 16.D.4 Packet Pg. 1086 Page 1 STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER: FEDERAL IDENTIFIER: 24SR260776 2b. APPLICATION ID: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: 10/26/23 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY: County of CollierLEGAL NAME: 3299 Tamiami Trl E Ste 700 Tami BaileyNAME: (239) 252-2509 TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: tami.bailey@collierc ountyfl.govINTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS: 596000558 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN):7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check appropriate box). If Amendment, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es): 94.00210a. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program10b. TITLE:RSVP of Collier County 11.a. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: Collier County; Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Goodland, Everglades City 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (List Cities , Counties , States , etc ): 04/01/24START DATE:03/31/25END DATE:FL 19 $ 77,500.00a. FEDERAL $ 47,754.00b. APPLICANT $ 0.00c. STATE $ 19,004.00d. LOCAL $ 28,750.00e. OTHER $ 125,254.00g. TOTAL Donald M. Luciano a. TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: b. TITLE: (239) 252-5218 c. TELEPHONE NUMBER: 10/26/23 e. DATE SIGNED: Local Government, Municipal 2a. DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (CNCS): 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: Non-Construction 5. APPLICATION INFORMATION NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER PERSON TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION (give area codes): ADDRESS (give street address, city, state, zip code and county): A. AUGMENTATION B. BUDGET REVISION C. NO COST EXTENSION D. OTHER (specify below): 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service 13. PROPOSED PROJECT: 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF: 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING:16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON: DATE: 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? YES if "Yes," attach an explanation. NOX 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Naples FL 34112 - 5749 NEW CONTINUATION AMENDMENT 7b. 7a. 10/26/23 Local Government - County f. PROGRAM INCOME $ 0.00 PART I - FACE SHEET Modified Standard Form 424 (Rev.02/07 to confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System)Application X NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE 11.b. CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE (IF ANY): X NO. PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372 d. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: Year #: X 1 a.Applicant b.Program FL 19 Count y : Collier UEI NUMBER:JWKJKYRPLLU6 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1087 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 2 For Official Use Only Narratives Executive Summary Strengthening Communities The Collier County AmeriCorps's RSVP program proposes to have 133 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who will provide disaster recruitment, senior companionship, food distribution, Veteran transport to medical appointments and other necessary services in various location throughout Collier County. The primary focus area of this project is Healthy Futures. At the end of the three-year grant, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will be responsible for at least 50 Seniors, participating in the Healthy Futures focus area, reporting an increase in their social activities and 200 families reporting improved food security. The AmeriCorps investment of $77,500 will be supplemented by $47,754 of local non-federal investment of both cash and in-kind resources. Collier County's RSVP program for its renewal identified critical community needs that were identified through Community Needs Assessments and Public Input Surveys. Collier County has a significant Senior population (aged 60+) that has been devastated by the pandemic. Aside from the health crisis, Seniors living on fixed incomes have been ravaged by the ongoing economic crisis. Once touted as a retirement paradise for Seniors, Collier County Seniors have instead experienced increasing social isolation, poverty, food insecurity and homelessness because of the pandemic. During the 2023 point in time homeless count done by the Hunger and Homeless Coalition, 269 individuals aged 62 and older were homeless. Many were displaced because of Hurricane Ian, while others report their inability to afford to pay rent, along with the impact inflation has had on groceries and necessities were ultimately what led to them being homeless. Seniors are having to make decisions like spending $200 on healthy food or utilizing that $200 to help make their rent payment or try to keep their utilities on. Social security and retirement are not keeping up with the growing rate of inflation. Most Seniors make less than $27,000 annually, with even more making below $20,000. The rising costs of rent, insurance, property taxes and inflation impacting goods and services has all but priced most Seniors out of Collier County, but for those that remain, making ends meet is a daily struggle. As a result, Collier County has selected Healthy Futures as the National Performance Measure it will target for its AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Renewal application. RSVP Volunteers have a long history in Collier County and are well received and respected at Volunteer Stations. Often, they are a solid representation of the target populations as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility which allows for greater connectivity with beneficiaries. The RSVP program selected Healthy Futures 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1088 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 3 For Official Use Only Narratives to address economic and social disparities among many target groups living in Collier County. The following are the proposed activities to be addressed targeting the National Performance Measure "Healthy Futures." Obesity/Food Collier County's Community Needs and Assets Assessment done by the Collier Community Foundation showed a large income gap between high- and low-income residents, skewing the median income of the population. It found that "the top 1% in the area makes 73.2 times more than the bottom 99%." The economic disparity that exists in Collier County has created significant hardships for those living at or below 80% of the area median income. Post-pandemic era living has seen dramatic increases in groceries, rent and essential household items. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of store-bought food increased by 23.5% from February 2020 to May 2023. The USDA predicts that grocery store prices will increase 6.6% in 2023. From 2020 to 2021, Collier County saw rents increase by 38%, the highest in the Country, all while wages remained level. The strain on households was dramatic. Food insecurity reached an all-time high. The number of people who sought food services in the county in 2022 grew from the prior year by 19,215 households. Since the beginning of 2023, 8,000 households have been served as of June 2023. Food scarcity is a reality in Collier County for far too many households. RSVP volunteers will be placed at local food distribution pantries and meal sites two hours per week for 52 weeks to distribute and serve food to households need. It is realistic to think that at least 250 families will benefit from the service provided by these volunteers. Aging In Place The pandemic fostered an environment of withdrawal and isolation for nations bringing the world to a virtual standstill. Circa 2024, the fallout of the pandemic is still evident. One population that was hit especially hard by the pandemic was Seniors (60 years of age and older). Isolation and withdrawal were fostered as the new normal for aging populations; Inactivity became common place. Encouraging Seniors to emerge from a pandemically forced hibernation has been challenging. To prevent Seniors from regressing to withdrawal and inactivity, RSVP volunteers will recruit seniors to participate in Bone Builder programs in numerous locations throughout Collier County providing them the opportunity to socialize and form new friendships while participating in a health activity. Social companionship is vital to overcoming the withdrawal and isolation so many seniors have 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1089 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 4 For Official Use Only Narratives experienced. RSVP Volunteers will recruit seniors to attend and participate in Bone Builder classes a minimum of 2 hours per week, per volunteer site, for 52 weeks to promote health and wellness, as well as social engagement. Aging in Place Collier County hosts 4 meal sites for seniors living at or below 60% of the area median income. These seniors are provided a warm meal and an opportunity to interact with their peers. However, many seniors congregate in small groups or isolate away from others due to the lack of stimulus available to get them to engage with one another. Once the meal is complete, most seniors leave. RSVP volunteers will be recruited to provide activities at each of the meal sites at a minimum of one time weekly for two hours for 52 weeks concentrating on activities that encourage social interaction and companionship with fellow seniors. RSVP Volunteers will be tasked with engaging at least 75 seniors in activities at the meal sites with at least 70 reporting that they have enjoyed the increased engagement and companionship of others. Beyond working with those experiencing food insecurity and social isolation, Collier County has a number of other target areas that RSVP volunteers can provide a great impact. Veterans Collier County is home to 27,400 Veterans, almost 10% of the total population of the county. Most are from the Vietnam conflict. Specific barriers to Veterans accessing medical services and other services include lack of transportation and lack of awareness of available services. The Project Director will conduct outreach to Veteran-serving programs to recruit Veteran volunteers who know how to navigate available services to mentor and help other Veterans identify and access services. Volunteers will also help Veterans with access to needed services by providing transportation to the VA and other appointments. This allows volunteers to be a support to Veterans before and after their appointments to discuss and process results of tests or diagnosis and any needed follow-up services. Volunteers will be placed at volunteer stations that provide services to Veterans. Most volunteers will either be Veterans or family members of Veterans who have a personal connection to this population and who are knowledgeable or who can effectively learn the service delivery system with training provided by the volunteer station. The target population will be Veterans of all ages who have not 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1090 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 5 For Official Use Only Narratives accessed services or who do not know how to navigate the service delivery system. Veterans are more likely to develop a trusting relationship with other Veterans. Utilizing AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who are Veterans themselves, or who are family members of Veterans will provide the Veteran needing services with someone who has similar experiences and can relate to the issues the Veteran is facing. The efforts of volunteers will positively contribute to the volunteer station by providing Veterans an additional outlet and increased support and provide station staff with observations and feedback they otherwise would not have access to. The desired output for this volunteer role is for 6 Veteran volunteers to serve a total of 15 Veterans during the grant period. The desired outcome is for at least 10 of those Veterans to have improved access to medical care and other needed services. Tutoring - ESL Students According to census data, 33.7% of households in Collier County speak a language other than English in the home, as compared to 21.5% in the United States. Inability to speak English creates many barriers for families. Children who cannot speak English struggle in school and are at-risk of dropping out. The parents of these children cannot help their children with their homework and are less likely to engage with the school. Adults who cannot speak English struggle with finding and maintaining employment and in general navigating other everyday experiences that require interaction with English-only speakers. Volunteers will be recruited and trained to facilitate an ESL curriculum. Targeted recruitment of multilingual individuals will be conducted, but volunteers who speak only English can also facilitate the curriculum with the appropriate training and support. Our primary partner, Literacy Volunteers of Collier County (LVCC) offers several evidence-based programs; Family Literacy/Children and Parents Reading Together, Adult Literacy, Workplace Literacy, and Citizenship. LVCC trains all tutors how to teach English to non-native speakers and in teaching methods for online or in classroom settings. They provide volunteers all materials and resources, and they match volunteers with a LVCC mentor for a minimum of 4 weeks. Target population includes children/families referred by the schools or who are self-referrals, and adults who self-refer. Children and families can attend weekly classes for up to three 8-week sessions and adults can attend up to two 1-hour classes per week, sometimes in groups of up to five students. Volunteers will be assigned to one case at a time and remain as the tutor during the duration of the student's participation in the program. RSVP volunteers provide additional trained capacity to assist the volunteer station in meeting the demand for their services. Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to student retention and progress 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1091 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 6 For Official Use Only Narratives with their assignments. The desired output is for RSVP volunteers to be recruited to provide tutoring for at least 10 students during the grant period, with the desired outcome being increased academic performance measured by literacy tests administered by LVCC. Other Volunteer Opportunities An important component in volunteerism is that many people who are lonely and isolated have improved health and wellbeing outcomes when they volunteer. They meet others and develop friendships and they experience a sense of accomplishment and self-worth by helping others. However, many prospective volunteers have a passion for services that fall outside of CNCS focus areas. There are many community organizations that provide critical and needed services that do not fall under one of these focus areas but can provide an expanded and diverse set of volunteer opportunities for our seniors. For prospective volunteers who do not want to serve in a volunteer station that provides a service that falls under an AmeriCorps Seniors focus area, they will be referred to a volunteer station that provides a different service that still meets a critical need in the community. These volunteer assignments will be productive, meaningful, and provide significant opportunity for volunteers to engage with other volunteers and the community. By meeting a volunteer's need in this way, we can develop a relationship and over time encourage the volunteer to consider other opportunities and to help recruit friends and family. Target population will be determined by those accessing services of a particular volunteer station, and level of service will be dependent upon the volunteer stations service delivery method. Desired output is for 20 volunteers to serve at least 100 individuals over the course of the grant period. RSVP of Collier County defines diversity as having a range of people involved in the decision-making process and delivery of services that includes various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences, and interests that reflects the community being served. Our definition of inclusion is the process by which we recruit and invite diverse populations into all levels of an organization and the efforts made to create safe spaces to share and discuss differences of opinion and perspectives. We define equity as the work of a diverse and inclusive organization. It is the process of ensuring fairness and justice and recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and address imbalances that are intentionally or unintentionally reinforced by how societal structures are designed. 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1092 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 7 For Official Use Only Narratives Recruitment and Development Evaluation Collier County RSVP's program has proposed to utilize surveys for the majority of its method for collecting data. Aside from logs, sign-in sheets, and attendance sheets to document the number of beneficiaries who received services or assistance, it is critical to collect data regarding the impact that those services had on the beneficiaries. The data gathered during an effective survey provides a unique opportunity to obtain detailed insight into a program. Because you can gather large amounts of feedback directly from individuals who are affected by the program, surveys act as the finger on the pulse of your project and can measure its strength. Surveys are flexible, easy to implement, and offer a nearly limitless range of data with reliable results. Ideally a survey that is strong on quantitative questions but allows for qualitative responses can provide deeper insight into the overall perception of the volunteer support provided/received and help provide insight into how the overall program is viewed and perceived, while providing concrete data. Survey's will be developed in multiple languages and will utilize a Likert scale as this will allow the responses to be quantified and displayed in graphs and charts. At the conclusion of the quantitative questions, open-ended comment boxes with ample room will be provided to allow respondents to answer specific ideas or topics related to the overall volunteer program. Outreach efforts to engage a diverse and inclusive group or volunteers will include targeted and intentional participation with community organizations that serve diverse populations. During this grant period we will prioritize increasing and enhancing our outreach efforts in Immokalee, an unincorporated town located about 50 miles northeast of Naples. Immokalee is a diverse community where those of Hispanic or Latino heritage comprises approximately 75% of the total population and those of Black or African American heritage comprises approximately 20%. The Project Director will participate in various committees and other community activities in Immokalee to become more familiar with the dynamics of the community and identify informal community networks and assets that residents rely upon to meet their needs. These informal community leaders and "helpers" will be recruited to serve as volunteers with the benefit of accessing additional resources from participation with RSVP of Collier County. Building trust with these individuals will also help us build trust with the larger community. Working with our Advisory Council, RSVP of Collier County will assess project operations through an equity lens that includes the following questions; what decision is being made, who is at the table, how 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1093 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 8 For Official Use Only Narratives are decisions being made, what assumptions are being made, what are likely impacts, and what revisions can be implemented. This process is designed to create a more inclusive perspective, drawing attention to how a decision holds potential to affect marginalized groups and will help us focus on equity in both processes and outcomes. Collier County is home to approximately 386,000 residents and increases almost by 100,000 during peak season when part-time residents temporarily move to the area. Of the permanent residents, 33% are over the age of 65, almost 29% are of Hispanic or Latino heritage, just over 7% are of Black or African American heritage, and 10.1% are living in poverty. Additionally, according to United Way of Florida's most recent ALICE report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed), more than 40% of families with children in our community do not earn a livable wage (this also includes the Keys region). The poverty rate in Immokalee is approximately 37% and there is a significant portion of the population that still does not earn a living wage although they do not meet the defined poverty thresholds. Additional Volunteer recruitment efforts include attendance at volunteer expos and other networking opportunities at events that attract potential volunteers. Participation in community groups provides an additional avenue for recruitment. Volunteer opportunities are also advertised via Facebook and posted on Volunteer Match, idealist.org, volunteer.gov, and engage.pointsoflight.org. Newspaper articles by staff and volunteers will be submitted for publication, and recruitment advertisements will be placed in magazines and various websites. These are traditional strategies that are proven effective and based on previous experience are more successful when targeted to specific populations. As previously referenced, we will prioritize our outreach and recruitment efforts in Immokalee to identify informal community networks and existing assets residents rely upon to meet their needs. The strategic framework we will utilize to ensure a higher likelihood of success in developing trusting relationships with our target populations includes strengthening our competency in these four areas; an awareness of our worldview and how we react to different people, our attitude based on beliefs and values about different cultural differences, our knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and our skills, including but not limited to our ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. Specific activities include but are not limited to partnering with organizations where individuals already have established relationships, maintaining a consistent presence in the community beyond meetings, and engaging community leaders from the target population in meaningful roles and in the decision-making process, including leadership roles. 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1094 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 9 For Official Use Only Narratives Program Management This is a strategy informed by research from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and has proven effective based on previous experience. In addition to targeting our efforts in Immokalee to recruit volunteers from the Latino/Hispanic, Black/African American and Indigenous populations, utilizing the same strategy and practices we will also target recruitment to individuals from the Veteran community, those with English Language Proficiency (ELP), those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQ+ communities. Our plan to develop an inclusive service culture to retain and recognize volunteers will include an Annual Welcome Back event in the fall and a Volunteer Recognition event in the spring before our seasonal volunteers leave the area for the summer. We will also host quarterly workshops and educational forums to develop and strengthen volunteer capacity, develop awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility strategies, and provide social activities for volunteers to socialize and learn from each other. Workshop and forum facilitators will be identified who have experience and expertise in identified subject areas. Volunteers and volunteer station supervisors with experience and expertise in these subject areas will also be recruited to facilitate these activities. Our plans to develop a culture of inclusion at volunteer stations includes annual visits to the stations to review their existing and/or planned strategies to address community disparities and bias in their service delivery model, and to facilitate an annual meeting for all volunteer station supervisors to discuss and share challenges related to community disparities and bias, as well as their strategies and any best practices. The RSVP Project Director will manage the day-to day operation of the program and will be responsible for all CNCS required reports and other required documentation. The development of strategies and programming will be informed by the RSVP Advisory Council that includes volunteers from diverse backgrounds. The Advisory Council will also assist with program review and evaluation to include diverse perspectives and provide transparency. The RSVP Project Director will report all progress, challenges, and proposed strategies to the Senior and Social Services Grants Manager with the Community and Human Services Division of Collier County Government. Volunteer stations: All Volunteer Stations must enter into an MOU with RSVP and provide required forms prior to volunteer placements. All volunteer stations are provided technical assistance related to diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility, as well as, managing grievances and incident reporting. Volunteers: All potential volunteers will complete an application and be interviewed by the Project Director and provided an orientation of the program. If the volunteer is appropriate for 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1095 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 10 For Official Use Only Narratives Organizational Capability placement, an interview and orientation with the volunteer station is scheduled. Prior to starting at a volunteer station, the volunteer will be provided with a written volunteer assignment description and must agree to any required background checks. Volunteers are also subject to required trainings prior to starting their assignment and throughout and will maintain a volunteer timesheet. To monitor program satisfaction and effectiveness a survey will be given to volunteers, program participants, and volunteer station supervisors twice a year. All data will be submitted to the Project Director and entered into our Volgistics database. The Project Director and the volunteer station supervisor will maintain regular communication via visits, emails, and phone calls. The annual meeting of all volunteer station supervisors and the annual visits to the volunteer stations will be utilized to monitor that the station is providing a safe, inclusive culture for volunteers from diverse backgrounds In addition to the annual site visits already described, additional site visits will be conducted to ensure that volunteers are performing their assigned service activity and that volunteer stations are adhering to AmeriCorps Seniors and Collier County Government regulations and guidelines. Of significant importance during all site visits is confirmation and demonstration by the volunteer station supervisor that all safety protocols are followed. UPDATE: The RSVP Project Director will report all progress, challenges, and proposed strategies to Tami Bailey, Manager, Grants, Senior and Social Services. RSVP of Collier County has been operating under AmeriCorps Seniors (formerly CNCS) and Collier County Government since 1998. The Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) oversee grant activities and has a demonstrated track record of sound programmatic and fiscal oversight specifically in grant management. Currently, CHS administers approximately $100 million in federal and state grant funds, along with veteran services. The entire government entity is supported by professionals in Human Resources, Risk Management, and Procurement. Each area is led by professionals with extensive experience and appropriate professional degrees and certification credentials. The County Attorney's Office reviews all documents for legality. Collier County demonstrates highly effective financial management through written policies and procedures that guide our financial staff. The Office of Management and Budget provides additional oversight for financial grant management providing another layer of internal control. All staff involved with RSVP programming receive internal training on administrative processing and financial tracking, and the Grants Compliance Unit examines physical records and cross references the information in our Volgistics database to ensure accuracy of our data. The RSVP Project Director and the project 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1096 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 11 For Official Use Only Narratives accountant regularly participate in RSVP sanctioned training opportunities and federally sponsored trainings focused on compliance requirements. Collier County has established purchasing and procurement policies to oversee fund management and expenditures and implemented an internal control process to ensure compliance with all policies and grants. Collier County has numerous layers of fiscal oversite to manage risk related to fraud, waste and abuse. Trainings are provided annually on how to report any signs of fraud, and trainings on how to report to AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General. The Collier County Board of County Commissioner's (BCC) are strong supporters of RSVP of Collier County. The Board consists of five elected officials who serve as the chief legislative body of the County. The Board provides the space, administrative, financial and organizational support and direction for RSVP of Collier County. The non-federal share of funding sources to help sustain programming will be met through a combination of cash funding from BCC and in-kind donations from Collier County Government, targeted donations from local businesses and individuals, and in- kind space provided by local organizations. Project staff includes Tami Bailey, Interim Project Director who has 10 years of AmeriCorps program management and over 20 years of experiencing managing local, state and federal grant funds. Under the direction of Kristi Sonntag, the Director of Community and Human Services and the Financial and Operational Support Manager, Kim Frazier the department collectively holds 30 years of grants administration experience. Collier County is presently recruiting a Grant Accountant, with over 20 years of government experience to perform all general accounting and budget services for the project. Collier County also has an independent Grants Compliance Unit that conducts annual independent monitorings of the RSVP program to monitor for fraud, waste and abuse, as well as, compliance with AmeriCorps Senior programmatic requirements, like compliance background screenings. A monitoring report is provided upon completion outlining if any areas of concern or findings were identified. Should there be findings, a corrective action plan would be issued with a set period of time for correction. To date, no corrective action plan has been issued for the RSVP program. Collier County Government's mission is to deliver high quality, best value, public services, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of our residents, visitors, and businesses of today and tomorrow. Reflected in our mission statement and supported by County Practices and Procedures (CMAs) is our commitment to equity in meeting the needs of all residents. Collier County Government secures and provides resources to assist lower to moderate income residents in achieving equitable outcomes to improve their quality of life, especially for underrepresented groups. The desired outputs and outcomes 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1097 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 12 For Official Use Only Narratives Other reflected in our AmeriCorps Seniors performance measures are also designed to achieve equitable outcomes to improve the lives of mostly low to moderate income residents, many from underrepresented groups. An Equal Employment Opportunity report was generated for the BCC in 2019. Data showed that women and persons of color were significantly under-represented in the County workforce. As a result, to achieve a workforce that mirrors the community we serve, Collier County expanded outreach efforts and explored new ways to communicate job openings to all race and ethnic groups. Outreach efforts include involvement at job fairs at local trade schools, colleges, and universities, outreach to career centers, and partnerships with local community organizations that serve targeted populations. The County's Human Resources Division periodically reviews the composition of applicant pools for all vacancies to inform progress of recruitment activities and new strategies. Additionally, County Practices and Procedures (CMA 5383-2) requires the County to routinely review Human Resources procedures to ensure that its supervisors and managers adhere to its commitment to equal employment opportunity principals. RSVP of Collier County adheres to these same policies and practices in the recruitment of volunteers. Cost Effectiveness and Budget Efficiency: Presently, Collier County RSVP is allotted $77,500 for this renewal application. Collier County will exceed the 30% match requirement and did not include all of the costs related to this position, including the expenditures related to health care, office space and other critical factors necessary to operate the program. Collier County is exceeding the required number of unduplicated volunteers and exceeding the minimum requirements of $1,000 in annual base federal funding for at least one unduplicated volunteer in the outcome-based workplan. At this time, Collier County RSVP has 133 unduplicated volunteers that are incorporated in the outcome-based work plan. Presently, one full time Program Director who has established excellent relationships in the community will be able to secure the non-federal support for program sustainability. The AmeriCorps RSVP program has an excellent reputation in the community and is supported by Collier County Commissioners who are committed to supporting this program with the necessary fiscal resources to help sustain the program. The RSVP Project Director (PD) devotes 100% of their time to program management. 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1098 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 13 For Official Use Only Narratives 1. Describe organization's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) goals and demonstrate what progress has been made towards achieving them? Goal: Target recruitment to individuals from the Veteran community, those with English Language Proficiency (ELP), those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQ+ communities. Progress: The PD has focused on several targeted recruitment efforts. Significant outreach and connectivity with the Veteran community has occurred that is evidenced by the PD's monthly participation in the Collier County Veterans Council meetings, among numerous others. The PD is part of the planning committee for the Collier County Veterans Expo. The PD has focused on recruitment efforts in the Veteran community by participating monthly in Collier County Veterans Council (CCVC) meetings; participating as a member of the Collier County Veterans Expo planning committee and recruiting a new volunteer station with Wounded Warriors of Collier County to address Veteran homelessness. As a result of these recruitment efforts 8 Veterans are now RSVP volunteers. The Collier County RSVP PD has also connected with the Hunger and Homeless Coalition, a group that also serves as the local Continuum of Care to connect with those who are homeless or living with disabilities. The PD has been attending the Immokalee Interagency Council, a group of key stakeholders who meet monthly to share information, identify the unique needs of residents, and develop solutions for the underserved community of Immokalee, home to many migrant farm workers and a large population of ELP challenges. Other agencies the PD works with is Cultivate Abundance, Mision Penial and the Guadalupe Center - all of which have been volunteer stations serving ELP individuals struggling with food security, educational disparity and economic and socioeconomic challenges. Goal: RSVP Project Director (PD) will target and intentionally participate with community organizations that serve diverse populations in Immokalee. Progress: In addition to strengthening RSVP relationship with area volunteer stations Cultivate Abundance and Healthcare Network, the PD has participated in monthly Immokalee Interagency Council meetings since July 2022. Council members represent social services, governmental agencies and the business community to share ideas and build partnerships. PD also helped organize a food 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1099 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 14 For Official Use Only Narratives drive for Mision Peniel (food pantry in Immokalee) in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and is working with other local leaders to identify a host site for a Bone Builders class. We have learned through our work with these groups that a challenge in recruiting Immokalee residents to volunteer is that a majority of them do not have the time to volunteer due to their own economic struggles. We continue to develop and strengthen relationships in the area and we continue to recruit non-residents to volunteer. However, this is also a challenge due to the distance to Immokalee from other areas in Collier County. Goal: Retain & recognize volunteers. Progress: In addition to our 2 signature annual events, a Welcome Back Luncheon and a Recognition Luncheon, PD scheduled several volunteer workshops to provide volunteers with information and resources, and to recruit new volunteers. We hosted a workshop by the Collier County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) November 2022 on Victim & Senior Advocacy. We have scheduled a tour of the county's 911 Call Center on January 26, a Crime Prevention workshop by the CCSO on February 21, and a K9 Demonstration by the CCSO on March 10. Our main speaker at our Annual Welcome Back Luncheon on January 12 was Lupita Vazquez from Cultivate Abundance. During her presentation Ms. Vazquez highlighted the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of services in Immokalee. Goal: Engage volunteer stations in DEIA work. Progress: PD has conducted several volunteer station visits since July 2022. More visits are scheduled and will include review of existing and/or planned strategies to address disparities and bias in service delivery. PD planned to facilitate an annual meeting of volunteer stations for a discussion about shared challenges, strategies and best practices related to disparities and bias. However, due to Hurricane Ian, we will instead use a survey to collect this information and share the results with all of our stations. Goal: Advisory Council will assess project operations through an equity lens. Progress: Advisory Council has met 3 times since July 2022, mostly to identify recruitment opportunities and to plan events. The Advisory Council assisted with the development of an equity lens tool that we will implement at our next meeting. PD is developing a list of equity resources Council members can use to develop their knowledge and is working to identify individuals skilled in DEIA work to facilitate workshops for the Council (and volunteers). 2. In what ways could organization utilize training, technical assistance, and other resources related 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1100 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 15 For Official Use Only Narratives PNS Amendment (if applicable) to DEIA? RSVP of Collier County can use training and technical assistance for staff and Advisory Council members to evaluate our current equity lens tool and revise as appropriate, develop a DEIA engagement plan for volunteer recruitment and management, and develop a DEIA evaluation framework for volunteer stations. 3. Describe any challenges your organization is experiencing with recruitment/retention of volunteers. Include any relevant information with regard to influencing factors (e.g., Covid-19, inflation, school protocols), and how AmeriCorps can assist your project in meeting those challenges? Our current challenge is not recruitment of volunteers, it is recruitment of volunteer stations. Since the pandemic many former volunteer stations continue to have difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. This has impacted their capacity to utilize and appropriately supervise volunteers. Several former and potential new volunteer stations have also refused to sign the MOU and expressed that the conditions in the MOU are too onerous and would prefer a much simpler document. We have made several attempts to revise the MOU based on their feedback but have experienced limited success. Some of the issues are with AmeriCorps Seniors MOU requirements. AmeriCorps Seniors can assist by surveying all RSVP sites about this matter and revising the requirements as needed to help eliminate this barrier to station recruitment. N/A 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1101 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 16 For Official Use Only Performance Measures % of Unduplicated Volunteers in Work Plans that result in Outcomes: % of Unduplicated in the Primary Focus Area: 85% 77% Veterans and Military Families Veterans & Families Served 2 6 6 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 1.1 2.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Medical Services Nutrition/Food Support Medical ServicesService Activity: Service Activity Description:RSVP volunteers, especially those who are also veterans, one time per month for 12 months with a Veteran needing access to medical or mental health treatment, along with resources to assist them in breaking barriers to medical care and treatment. Collier County is home to 27,400 Veterans, almost 10% of the total population of the county. Most are from the Vietnam era but the population of younger Veterans returning is increasing. Veterans in Collier C ounty struggle in obtaining linkage to services available for them whether it is from the local VA hospital or from local Veteran Service groups. Specific barriers to Veterans accessing mental health and other s ervices include lack of transportation and lack of awareness of available services. The objective is to connect RSVP volunteers, especially those w ho are also veterans, one time per month for 12 months with a Veteran needing access to medical or mental health treatment, along with res ources to assist them in breaking barriers to medical care and treatment. Collier County's Community Needs and Assets Assessment done by the Collier Community Foundation showed a large income gap bet ween high- and low- income residents, skewing the median income of the population. It found that “ the top 1% in the area makes 73.2 times more than the bottom 99%.” The economic disparity that exists in Collier County has created significant hardships for those living at or below 80% of the area median income. Post- pandemic era living has seen dramatic increases in groceries, rent and essential household items. Accordi ng to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of store- bought food increased by 23.5% from February 2020 to May 2023. The USDA predicts that grocery store prices will increase 6.6% in 2023. From 2020 to 2021, Collier C ounty saw rents increase by 38%, the highest in the Country, al l while wages remained level. The strain on households was dramatic. Food insecurity reached an all time high. The number of people who s ought food services in the county in 2022 grew from the prior year by 19,215 households. Since the beginning of 2023, 8,000 households have been s erved as of June Community Need to be Addressed: Community Need to be Addressed: V1: Number of veterans servedAnticipated H20V: Number of individuals with improved access to medical careAnticipated 15 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:transport log Tracking System15Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:survey Primary Focus Area: Healthy Futures 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1102 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 17 For Official Use Only Healthy Futures Education Obesity and Food K- 12 Success 2 1 36 1 36 Objective: Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 2.1 6.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Focus Area: Nutrition/Food Support Tutoring Nutrition/Food SupportService Activity: Service Activity Description:distribution of food and meals 2 hours per week for 52 weeks to improve food security for individuals assisted. 2023. Food scarcity is a reality in Collier County for far too many households. RSVP volunteers will be placed at local food distribution pantries and meal sites two hours per week for 52 weeks to distribute and serve food to households in need. According to census data, 33.7% of households in Collier County speak a language other than English in the home, as compared to 21.5% in the United States. Inability to speak English creates many barriers for families. Children who cannot speak English struggle in sc hool and are at- risk of dropping out. The parents of these children cannot help their children with their homework and are less likely to engage with the school. Adults who cannot speak English struggle with finding and maintaining employment and in general navigating other everyday experiences that require interaction with English- only speakers. A volunteer will facilitate ESL curriculum. A RSVP Volunteer will provide tutoring one hour per week for 20 weeks at school or after- school locations to support one or two ESL students with their homework. Community Need to be Addressed: H4A: Number of individuals servedAnticipated H12: Number of individuals who report increased food securityAnticipated 250 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:cars and meal counts Tracking System200Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:survey 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1103 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 18 For Official Use Only Other Community Priorities Other 3 20 1 20 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer Anticipated Volunteer 6.1 9.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Tutoring N/A Tutoring N/A Service Activity: Service Activity: Service Activity Description: Service Activity Description: RSVP Volunteers will provide tutoring one hour per week for 20 weeks at school or after- school locations to support ESL students with their homework. For those prospective volunteers who do not want to serve in a volunteer station that provides a service that falls under a CNCS focus area, they will be referred to a volunteer station that provides a different service that must still meet a critical need in the community, and where their volunteer assignments are productive, meaningful, and provide significant opportunity for volunteer to engage with other volunteers and the community. An important component in volunteerism is that many people who are lonely and isolated have improved health and wellbeing outcomes when they volunteer. They meet others and develop friendships and they experience a sense of accomplishment and self- worth by helping others. However, many prospective volunteers have a passion for services that fall outside of CNCS focus areas. There are many community organizations that provide critical and needed services that do not fall under one of these focus areas but can provide an expanded and diverse s et of volunteer opportunities for our seniors. Community Need to be Addressed: ED1A: Number of individuals served SC1: Grantee met their target for community priority activity (Yes/No) Anticipated Anticipated ED5A: Number of students with improved academic performance Anticipated 2 20 Tracking System N/A Target: Target: How Measured: How Measured: Instrument Description:Volunteer documented meetings, station sign in logs Tracking System2Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Surveys 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1104 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 19 For Official Use Only Healthy Futures Aging in Place 12 62 62 Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 9.1 10.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: N/A Companionship CompanionshipService Activity: Service Activity Description:RSVP Volunteers will teach and provide Bone Builder instruction a minimum of 2 hours per week, per volunteer site, for 52 weeks to promote healthy social engagement with peers along with health and wellness. COVID- 19 fostered an environment of withdrawal and isolation for nations bringing the world to a virtual standstill. Circa 2023, the fallout of COVID is still evident. One population that was hit especially hard by the pandemic were Seniors (60 years of age and older). Isolation and withdrawal were fostered as the new normal for aging populations; Inactivity became common place. Encouraging Seniors to emerge from a pandemically forced hibernation has been challenging. In order to prevent Seniors from regressing to withdrawal and inactivity, RSVP volunteers will recruit seniors to participate in Bone Builder programs in numerous locations throughout Collier County providing them the opportunity to socialize and form new friendships while participating in a health activity. Social companionship is vital to overcoming the w ithdrawal and isolation so many seniors have experienced. RSVP Volunteers will recruit new seniors to attend and participate in Bone Builder classes a minimum of 2 hours per week, per volunteer site, for 52 weeks to promote health and wellness, as well as social engagement. Community Need to be Addressed: H4A: Number of individuals servedAnticipated - - No outcome selected- - H9A: Number of individuals who report having increased social s upport or improved capacity for inde Anticipated Anticipated 75 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description: Instrument Description: For those prospective volunteers who do not want to serve in a volunteer station that provides a service that falls under a CNCS focus area, they will be referred to a volunteer s tation that provides a different service that must still meet a critical need in the community, and where their volunteer assignments are productive, meaningful, and provide significant opportunity for volunteer to engage with other volunteers and the community. Sign In Sheet Tracking System70 Target: Target: How Measured: How Measured: Instrument Description: Instrument Description:Survey 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1105 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 20 For Official Use Only Healthy Futures Disaster Services Aging in Place Disaster Assistance Provided 4 1 4 4 4 Objective: Objective: Number of Volunteer Stations: Number of Volunteer Stations: Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Unduplicated Anticipated Volunteer 11.1 12.1 Performance Measure: Performance Measure: Focus Area: Focus Area: Companionship Disaster Preparation CompanionshipService Activity: Service Activity Description:RSVP volunteers will be recruited to provide activities at each of the meal sites at a minimum of one time weekly for two hours for 52 weeks concentrating on activities that encourage social interaction and companionship with fellow seniors. Collier County hosts 4 meal sites for seniors living at or below 60% of the area median income. These seniors are provided a warm meal and an opportunity to interact with their peers. However, many seniors congregate in small groups or isolate away from others due to the lack of stimulus available to get them to engage with one another. Once the meal is complete, most seniors leave. RSVP volunteers will be recruited to provide activities at each of the meal sites at a minimum of one time weekly for two hours for 52 weeks concentrating on activities that encourage social interaction and companionship with fellow seniors. Collier County was awarded the 9/11 remembrance grant to host a disaster fair symposium and recruit volunteers to help 55 and older gated communities, as well as, other underserved communities create their own personal disaster plans that are specific to their community, location and evacuation zone. RSVP volunteers will work 4 hours one time at this event to sign up volunteers to support this project and help prepare vulnerable residents of Collier County better prepare for the next hurricane. Community Need to be Addressed: Community Need to be Addressed: H4A: Number of individuals servedAnticipated H9A: Number of individuals who report having increased social s upport or improved capacity for indeAnticipated 80 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:Attendance record Tracking System75Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:Survey 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1106 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 21 For Official Use Only 4Anticipated Volunteer 12.1Performance Measure:Disaster Preparation Disaster PreparationService Activity: Service Activity Description: RSVP volunteers will work 4 hours one time at this event to sign up volunteers to support this project and help prepare vulnerable residents of Collier County better prepare for the next hurricane. G3- 3.4D: Number of organizations that received capacity building servicesAnticipated G3- 3.10AD: Number of organizations that increase their efficiency, effectiveness, and/or program reAnticipated 10 Tracking SystemTarget:How Measured: Instrument Description:volunteer roster Tracking System2Target:How Measured: Instrument Description:survey 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1107 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 22 For Official Use Only Required Documents Applicant Operational and Financial Management Survey (OFMS) Document Name Sent Status 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1108 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) Page 23 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1109 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1110 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1111 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1112 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) County of Collier October 26, 2023 12:40 PM Page 1 Form 424A Modified SF-424A (4/88 and 12/97) RPT_BGT_424 RSVP of Collier C ounty A. Project Personnel Expenses B. Personnel Fringe Benefits C. Project Staff Travel D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contractual and Consultant Services I. Other Volunteer Support Costs J. Indirect Costs A. Other Volunteer Costs FICA Health Insurance Retirement Life Insurance Local Travel Long Distance Travel Criminal Background Check Meals Uniforms Insurance Recognition Volunteer Travel 5,306 0 9,412 0 350 3,230 1,000 0 0 0 4,250 0 4,733 0 8,396 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 573 0 1,016 0 350 730 1,000 0 0 0 4,250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69,356 2,650 29,700 61,871 0 0 7,485 2,650 29,700 0 0 0 $77,500 $0 $43,504 $4,250 $121,004 $4,250 $0 $0 Section I. Subtotal Section II. Subtotal $13,129 $2,500 $0 $0 Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share Excess Amount $1,589 $1,080 $30,700 $4,250 $14,718 $3,580 $30,700 $4,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Total Total Total $77,500 $125,254 $47,754 $0Budget Totals Budget Dates: Section I. Volunteer Support Expenses Section II. Volunteer Expenses Funding Percentages Application ID: 24SR260776 61.90% 38.10% Required Match # of years Receiving CNCS Funds 30.00% 19 16.D.4.a Packet Pg. 1113 Attachment: 2024 RSVP Application SUBMITTED 10.26.23 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application) C�erCounty +,, � --___t+,-.. Office of Management & Budget Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by TO: Amy Patterson, County Manager CC: Tami Bailey Grant Manager -Community and Human Svcs Kristi Sonntag Director -Community and Human Services FROM: Therese Stanley Manager -0MB Grants Compliance* DATE: October 24, 2023 After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the November 14, 2023 BCC meeting. RE: County Manager review and approval to apply to the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Program for funding in the amount of $125,254.00 (ATF 24-002). The Community and Human Services Division is applying for funding to the AmeriCorps Grant Program for the FY24 Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The RSVP provides volunteer opportunities and program support to retirees and seniors of Collier County who dedicate their time and experience to the community at nearly twenty locations throughout Collier County. The purpose of this application is to provide 133 RSVP volunteers serving residents of Collier County the opportunity to continue their work with various non-profit agencies through the RSVP Program. If awarded, the period of performance for this grant would be 4/1/2024 - 3/30/2025 with a total cost of $125,254. To cover the total project cost of $125,254, the grant application request is comprised of a federal share of $77,500 and a 38.125% local share of $47,754 which exceeds the minimum 30% match requirement of $33,214 by $14,540. The match is a combination of $28,750 of In-Kind contributions via County services and volunteer-run classes and a $19,004 Cash Match available within General Fund Reserves (0001 ). The funding opportunity was announced on August 25, 2023, with a submittal date of October 26, 2023. Due to the need to collaborate with various organizations and agencies in the development of the application it is necessary to utilize Collier County CMA #5330 authorizing the County Manager to approve the submittal of grant applications with subsequent Board action at the November 14, 2023 BCC meeting. Once you have reviewed the application, please sign in the box above and in any areas marked throughout the application and call me for pickup at 239-252-2959. Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request. -------a(i)----3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 201 • Naples, Florida 34112-57 46 • 239-252-897 3 • FAX 239-252-8828 16.D.4.b Packet Pg. 1114 Attachment: CM MEMO 2023 10-25 RSVP CNCS ATF 24-002 (26995 : FY 24-25 RSVP Grant Application)