Notice2026-19641
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; AmeriCorps Seniors Application Instructions, Progress Reporting, Independent Living and Respite Surveys
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Published
September 25, 2026
Issuing agencies
Corporation for National and Community Service
Abstract
The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for the AmeriCorps Seniors application instructions, progress reporting, and independent living and respite surveys.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 185 (Friday, September 25, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 60942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19641]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; AmeriCorps Seniors Application Instructions, Progress
Reporting, Independent Living and Respite Surveys
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating
as AmeriCorps, has submitted an information collection request (ICR)
for the AmeriCorps Seniors application instructions, progress
reporting, and independent living and respite surveys.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by October 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Corindo, AmeriCorps Seniors,
202-489-5578, or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f5d4c405d46414b406f4e424a5d464c405d5f5c01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ea9889859883848e85aa8b878f98838985989a99c48d859c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in
comments which:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of AmeriCorps,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions;
<bullet> Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
<bullet> Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments
A 60-day Notice requesting public comment on this information
collection was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2026, at
91 FR 38408. The comment period ended August 24, 2026. Two public
comments were received in response to that notice. Both supported
consolidating the Progress Report Supplement questions into the Project
Progress Report. One supported continuation of the Independent Living
and Respite Survey while the other supported reviewing the survey to
shorten it. AmeriCorps Seniors is reviewing the survey but seeks to
continue using the existing survey in the meantime. The consolidation
of the PRS into the PPR results in a 1,250 hour decrease in burden
hours.
Title of Collection: AmeriCorps Seniors Application Instructions
and Progress Reporting.
OMB Control Number: 3045-0035.
Type of Review: Revision.
Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses and organizations, and
State, local, or Tribal governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,250.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,000.
Abstract: The AmeriCorps Seniors Grant Application is used by
prospective and existing sponsors of AmeriCorps Seniors projects under
the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (RSVP), AmeriCorps Seniors Foster
Grandparent Program (FGP), AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program
(SCP), and AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Demonstration Program (SDP). The
Project Progress Report (PPR) and Progress Report Supplement are
currently used to report progress toward accomplishing work plan goals
and objectives, reporting volunteer and service outputs, reporting
actual outcomes related to self-nominated performance measures, meeting
challenges encountered, describing significant activities, and
requesting technical assistance. This revision eliminates the Progress
Report Supplement and incorporate some of the Supplement questions into
the PPR instead. The Application Instructions and PPR forms in this
package conform to AmeriCorps' web-based electronic grants management
system. The SCP Independent Living Survey and SCP Respite Survey are
instruments that collect information from Senior Companion clients and
caregivers. The purpose of the surveys is to allow SCP projects to
measure the impact of independent living and respite services on
clients' and caregivers' social ties and perceived social support.
These surveys may also be used by RSVP projects that provide
independent living and respite services. AmeriCorps also seeks to
continue using the currently approved information collection until the
revised information collection is approved by OMB. The currently
approved information collection is due to expire on September 30, 2026.
John Leverston,
Acting Director, AmeriCorps Seniors.
[FR Doc. 2026-19641 Filed 9-24-26; 8:45 am]
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