What are the evaluation requirements for AmeriCorps grantees?
As articulated in the AmeriCorps regulations 45 CFR 2522.700-740, all AmeriCorps State and National grantees that receive an average annual Corporation grant of $500,000 or more must conduct an independent evaluation. An independent evaluation uses an external evaluator who has no formal or personal relationship with, or stake in the administration, management, or finances of the grantee or of the program to be evaluated. All other AmeriCorps State and National grantees must conduct an internal evaluation. An internal evaluation is designed and conducted by qualified program staff or other stakeholders, such as board members, partners, or volunteer affiliates. All evaluations must cover at least one year of Corporation-funded service activity. The $500,000 threshold is calculated by averaging your Corporation grant over the last three years you have received Corporation funding, at the time you recompete. Please note that the $500,000 threshold represents Corporation funding, not total
