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Order Code RL33931 The Corporation for National and Community Service: Overview of Programs and FY2008FY2009 Funding Updated March 19, 20072008 Ann Lordeman Specialist in Social Legislation Domestic Social Policy Division Abigail B. Rudman Information Research Specialist Knowledge Services Group The Corporation for National and Community Service: Overview of Programs and FY2008FY2009 Funding Summary The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is an independent federal agency that administers the programs authorized by two statutes: the National and Community Service Act (NCSA, P.L. 101-610) of 1990, as amended, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA, P.L. 93-113) of 1973, as amended. This report first provides an overview of each NCSA and DVSA program and then compares CNCS funding from the FY2007 Appropriation (P.L.109-149) and the FY2008appropriation (P.L. 110-5), FY2008 appropriation (P.L. 110-161), and the FY2009 budget request. The NCSA is designed to meet unmet human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs, and to renew an ethic of civic responsibility by encouraging citizens to participate in national service programs. The NCSA authorizes four community service programs: Learn and Serve America, AmeriCorps State and National Grants, the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and the Points of Light Foundation. The NCSA also authorizes the National Service Trust, which funds educational awards for community service participants. Additionally, America’s Promise, sometimes referred to as a partnership grant, is funded under the general authority of the NCSA. A central purpose of the DVSA, which authorizes the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and the National Senior Volunteer Corps, is to foster and expand voluntary service in communities while helping the vulnerable, the disadvantaged, the elderly, and the poor. The National Senior Volunteer Corps includes three main programs: the Foster Grandparents Program, the Senior Companion Program, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Appropriations for the DVSA and the NCSA programs are made annually through the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Labor-HHS-ED). In the 109th Congress, a series of continuing resolutions (CRs) were enacted in the fall of 2006 to fund appropriations for fiscal year FY2007. In the 110th Congress, H.J.Res. 20 was introduced to continue FY2007 appropriations through the end of the fiscal year, and was enacted on February 15, 2007, as P.L. 110-5. For FY2007, CNCS is funded at $884.124 million. For FY2008The FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161), enacted on December 26, 2007, provided $856.3 million for CNCS. For FY2009, the President has requested $828.680829.7 million. This report will be updated as warranted by legislative developments. Contents Most Recent Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Program-by-Program Overview and FY2008FY2009 Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NCSA Programs and Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Learn and Serve America (Title I-B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AmeriCorps State and National Grants (Title I-C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 National Service Trust (Title I-D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) (Title I-E) . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Points of Light Foundation (Title III) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 America’s Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DVSA Programs and Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 VISTA (Title I-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 National Senior Volunteer Corps (Title II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (Title II-A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) (Title II-B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Senior Companion Program (SCP) (Title II-C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 List of Tables Table 1. Educational Awards by Service Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table 2. Corporation for National and Community Service Funding, FY2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 The Corporation for National and Community Service: Overview of Programs and FY2008 Funding Most Recent Developments In the 109th Congress, the appropriations process for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS-ED) for FY2007 was not completed. Congress passed a series of continuing resolutions (CRs) in the fall of 2006 to fund appropriations for fiscal year FY2007. In the 110th Congress, H.J.Res. 20, the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, was introduced on January 21, 2007 to continue FY2007 appropriations through September 30, 2007. It was signed into law by President George W. Bush on February 15, 2007 as P.L. 110-5. The lawFY2009 Funding Most Recent Developments The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-161), signed by the President on December 26, 2007, funds the Corporation for National and Community Community Service (CNCS) at $884.124 million for FY2007. The President’s FY2008 budget requests $828.680856.3 million, which reflects a reduction of 1.747%, per Section 528(a) of the act. The President’s FY2009 budget requests $829.7 million. Introduction The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) was established by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-82). Operating as an independent federal agency, the CNCS oversees all national and community service programs authorized in two statutes: the National Community Service Act (NCSA) of 1990,1 as amended, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA) of 1973,2 as amended. Although authorized funding for CNCS programs expired at the end of FY1996, funding continues through annual appropriations. DVSA programs have been continually funded under the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (L-HHS-ED) Appropriations Act. Since FY2006, funding for NCSA programs is also annually appropriated in L-HHS-EDhave also been included in the L-HHS-ED appropriations.3 This report first provides a summary of each NCSA and DVSA program. Next, it compares funding under Labor-HHS-ED in: ! ! ! the FY2007 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (P.L. 110-5), the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161), and the President’s FY2009 Budget of the U.S. Government (request). 1 National and Community Service Act (NCSA) of 1990, P.L. 101-610. 2 Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA) of 1973, P.L. 93-113. 3 Prior to FY2006, funding for NCSA programs was under the Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development (VA-HUD) Appropriations Act. CRS-2 ! ! ! the FY2006 Appropriation Act (P.L. 109-149), the FY2007 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (P.L. 110-5), the President’s FY2008 Budget of the U.S. Government (request). Program-by-Program Overview and FY2008FY2009 Funding NCSA Programs and Funding On November 16, 1990, the National Community Service Act (NCSA) of 1990 was signed into law to address unmet human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs. One main purpose of NCSA is to renew an ethic of civil responsibility and community spirit in the U.S. by encouraging citizens to participate in national service programs. NCSA, as amended in 1993, includes Learn and Serve America, AmeriCorps State and National Grants, the National Service Trust, National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and the Points of Light Foundation. Table 2 contains funding information for NCSA programs. Learn and Serve America (Title I-B). Program Focus: Since 1990, Learn and Serve America (LSA) has authorized three community service programs benefitting students and communities. These programs provide for “servicelearning” (i.e., student mentoring and tutoring) or collaborative efforts between schools and local communities addressing local community issues in areas such as education, public safety, human services, and the environment. The three programs are (1) school-based programs for students, (2) community-based programs for school-age young people, and (3) higher-education programs forof community service. for post-secondary students. Eligibility: elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students. Benefits: the Learn and Service America programs offer no stipends, educational awards, or other direct benefits. Administrative Entity: LSA programs are administered, depending on the program, by (1) CNCS, (2) an independent state education agency, (3) a state commission on national service, or (4) a public or private nonprofit organization. AmeriCorps State and National Grants (Title I-C). Program Focus: Programs under AmeriCorps State and National Grants identify and address critical community needs, including tutoring and mentoring disadvantaged youth, managing or operating after-school programs, helping communities respond to disasters, improving health services, building affordable housing, and cleaning parks and streams. Created in 1993, AmeriCorps was developed as a network of local, state, and national service programs for individuals aged 17 and older. Grants include formula and competitive grants to states, national competitive grants to nonprofit organizations, grants to national and local organizations for the Education Award Program (EAP),4 and grants to U.S. territories and Indian tribes. Eligibility: individuals aged 17 and older. Amount of Volunteer Service: full-time or part-time for a nine- to 12-month period. Benefits: AmeriCorps members receive a living allowance and, in some cases, student-loan forbearance (i.e., loan postponement), health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. AmeriCorps members can 4 Education Award Programs (EAP) members receive educational awards and loan forbearance, if applicable, but do not receive other federally funded benefits such as a living allowance. CRS-3 health coverage, and child care for those who qualify. AmeriCorps members can receive an educational award5 of up to $4,725 per year of full-time service, the amount is reduced based on service term or part-time hours (see Table 1). Administrative Entity: Each state Governor appoints members of a service commission to manage, monitor, and administer annual grant competitions for the individual applications for the state. CNCS reviews the State Commission formula package and makes the awards. CNCS selects all other grantees and makes the awards. Table 1. Educational Awards by Service Term Member service term Number of hours Educational award Full time at least 1,700 $4,725.00 Half time at least 900 $2,362.50 Reduced half time at least 675 $1,800.00 Quarter time at least 450 $1,250.00 Minimum time at least 300 $1,000.00 Source: CNCS, FY2007Service Term Full time Half time Reduced half time Quarter time Minimum time Number of Hours at least 1,700 at least 900 at least 675 at least 450 at least 300 Educational Award ($) 4,725.00 2,362.50 1,800.00 1,250.00 1,000.00 Source: CNCS, FY2009 Congressional Budget Justification. National Service Trust (Title I-D). The National Service Trust, a special account in the U.S. Treasury, provides a maximum of two educational awards per volunteer participant in AmeriCorps Grants, the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and VISTA. The trust fund also provides funding for scholarships to high school students rewarded for outstanding community service. Additionally, the National Service Trust provides interest payments on qualified student loans to recipients of AmeriCorps Grants and participants in NCCC or VISTA who have obtained forbearance (loan postponement). National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) (Title I-E). Program Focus: NCCC is a residential program that focuses on short-term projects such as building building homes for low-income families and helping to provide disaster relief. Eligibility: individuals aged 18 to 24. Amount of volunteer service: participants can serve up to two years full-time. Full-time service is defined as 10 months each year. Benefits: NCCC participants may receive a living allowance, room and board, and an an educational award of $4,725 per year of service. Administrative Entity: CNCS oversees administrative supportNCCC programs are administered by the CNCS. Program Update: the FY2007 Presidential budget proposed the elimination of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC).6 According to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) assessment, AmeriCorps NCCC was rated ineffective due to significant flaws in the program’s design, performance, and cost effectiveness. 5 AmeriCorps Educational Awards are funded under the National Service Trust. These awards are intended to help pay qualified student loans, or finance college, graduate school, or eligible vocational training. 6 U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Program Assessment: AmeriCorps National (continued...) CRS-4 Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) assessment, AmeriCorps NCCC was rated ineffective due to significant flaws in the program’s design, performance, and cost effectiveness. The FY2007 budget request included $4.950 million to close out operations of the program. The FY2008 budget request for NCCC is $15.110 million less than the FY2007 funding level. The reduced requested funding reflects the CNCS decision to restructure NCCC as a less expensive program focused predominantly on disaster relief and recovery7. A proposed residential summer program would target 250 disadvantaged youth (between the ages of 14 and 17) to participate in NCCC.Civilian Community Corps, available at [http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/ summary/10004457.2005.html]. CRS-4 In response, the CNCS significantly restructured the NCCC as a less expensive program predominately focused on disaster relief and recovery7. Although the NCCC closed two of its five campuses in FY2007, Washington, D.C. and Charleston, S.C., Congress provided start-up funding in FY2008 for two new residential campuses: Vinton, IA, and in Vicksburg, MS. The three remaining NCCC campuses are in Sacramento, CA, Denver, CO, and Perry Point, MD. Despite the decrease in the FY2009 requested funding, 59% less than the FY2008 level, or $9.836 million, the CNCS plans to implement a private sector fund-raising strategy for the NCCC to keep the number of member service years (MSY) at 1,120, the same as the FY2008 level.8 In FY2007, the NCCC began a new residential program, a Summer of Service, targeted to 250 youth from disadvantaged circumstances (between the ages of 14 and 17) in New Orleans, LA, Denver, CO, and Charleston, SC. The three-week program contains projects in areas such as education, the environment, and hurricane recovery. CNCS estimated that 250 youth will also participate in the program in FY2008 and proposes 300 participants for FY2009.9 Points of Light Foundation (Title III). The Points of Light Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that functions as an independent and autonomous entity. The foundation promotes community service through a partnership with the Volunteer Center National Network. The purposes of the Points of Light Foundation are to (1) encourage all Americans to help solve critical social problems by volunteering, (2) identify successful and promising community service projects and disseminate information about them, and (3) discover new leaders and develop individuals and institutions that serve as examples of commitment to others. America’s Promise. America’s Promise is a national foundation based on recommendations of the President’s Summit for America’s Future, held in Philadelphia in 1997.8 The conference concluded that every young person, in order to succeed, needs Five Promises: (1) caring adults in their lives, (2) safe places with structured activities in non-school hours, (3) a healthy start and future, (4) marketable skills, and (5) opportunities to participate in community service. To achieve its goals, the foundation works with corporations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.Program Update: Prior to and including FY2007, funds were designated for the Points of Light Foundation during the annual appropriations process. In FY2008, previous partnership grantees, including the Points of Light Foundation, will be eligible to compete for merit-based grants as funded under Subtitle-H, the Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance Activities.10 For FY2009, the Points of Light may be eligible to compete for new competitive award(s) or continue a multi-year grant awarded competitively in FY2008.11 7 The Corporation for National and Community Service, FY2008 Congressional Budget Justification, available at [http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/2008_budget_justification. pdf]. 8 A Member Service Year is the equivalent of one full time term of service. 9 Correspondence to CRS from the Corporation for National and Community Service, March 12, 2008. 10 The Joint Explanatory Statement, Congressional Record, daily edition (December 17, 2007), p. H16282. 11 The Corporation for National and Community Service, FY2009 Congressional Budget Justification, p. 64, available at [http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/2009_budget_justification.pdf]. CRS-5 DVSA Programs and Funding In 1973, Congress passed the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA). The purpose of DVSA is to foster and expand voluntary citizen service throughout the nation. DVSA programs are designed to help the poor, the disadvantaged, the vulnerable and the elderly. Administered by the CNCS, the DVSA programs include the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and the National Senior Volunteer Corps. The National Senior Volunteer Corps consists of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent Program, and the Senior Companion Program. Table 2 contains funding information for DVSA programs. 6 (...continued) Civilian Community Corps, available at [http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/ summary/10004457.2005.html]. 7 The Corporation for National and Community Service, FY2008 Congressional Budget Justification, available at [http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/2008_budget_justification. pdf]. 8 America’s Promise is funded under the general authority of the National and Community Service Act of 1990. CRS-5 VISTA (Title I-A). Program Focus: the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program encourages Americans to participate in community service in an effort to eliminate poverty. Eligibility: individuals aged 18 and older. Amount of volunteer service: VISTA members serve full-time for up to three years. Benefits: VISTA members may receive a living allowance, student-loan forbearance (i.e., postponement), health coverage, relocation costs, training, and child care assistance. VISTA participants receive an educational award of up to $4,725 per year of fulltime service or a $1,200 “lump sum” cash stipend from the National Service Trust. The maximum number of educational awards per participant is two; the maximum number of lump-sum payments per participant is three. Administrative Entity: the CNCS office in each state CNCS state offices. National Senior Volunteer Corps (Title II). The National Senior Volunteer Corps consists of three programs, summarized below: the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), and the Senior Companion Program (SCP). The FY2008FY2009 Presidential budget request is $204.492 million 174 million for all three programs comprising the Senior Corps, reflecting a decrease of $13.094 million from the FY2007 level. Specifically, FY2008 funding for the Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program would decrease by $13.387 million and $5.665 million, respectively. On the other hand, FY2008 funding for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) would increase by $5.958 million from FY2007 levels. This requested increase reflects a CNCS initiative to promote and engage the “Baby Boomers” in national servicean overall decrease of approximately 19%. Specifically, the Foster Grandparent Program would be reduced by 38%, while the Senior Companion Program would remain the same and funding for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program would increase by 2%. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (Title II-A). Program Focus: volunteers in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) may play community service roles in education, health and nutrition services, community and economic development, and other areas of human need. Eligibility: individuals aged 55 and older. Amount of volunteer service: participants can contribute up to 40 hours each week. Benefits: the RSVP offers no direct benefits (e.g., stipends or educational awards). Administrative Entity: the CNCS office in each state. Program Update: The FY2008 budget requests additional funding to promote and engage Baby Boomer volunteers in national serviceCNCS state offices. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) (Title II-B). Program Focus: the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) supports children with exceptional needs by providing aid and services. FGP members mentor children and teenagers, teach model parenting skills, and help care for premature infants and children with disabilities. Eligibility: individuals must be 60 or older and meet income eligibility requirements. Amount of volunteer service: volunteer schedules, which range from 15 to 40 hours each week, average 20 hours a week. Benefits: if qualified, members may receive a stipend of $2.65 an hour. Members may also receive mileage reimbursements and accident, accident, liability, and automobile insurance coverage during assignments. Administrative Entity: the CNCS office in each state. Entity: CNCS state offices. CRS-6 Senior Companion Program (SCP) (Title II-C). Program Focus: the Senior Companion Program (SCP) gives older adults the opportunity to assist frail, homebound individuals, most of whom are elderly. SCP volunteers help with such tasks as finding transportation to medical appointments, paying bills, and buying groceries. Eligibility: individuals must be 60 or older and meet income eligibility CRS-6 requirements. Amount of volunteer service: volunteer schedules, which range from 15 to 40 hours each week, average 20 hours a week. Benefits: participants receive a stipend of $2.65 an hour. Administrative Entity: the CNCS office in each state.Members may also receive mileage reimbursements and accident, liability, and automobile insurance coverage during assignments. Administrative Entity: CNCS state offices. CRS-7 Table 2. Corporation for National and Community Service Funding, FY2008 (in thousands of dollars) FY2006 FY2007 Appropriation Appropriation Programs FY2008 Request National and Community Service Act (NCSA) Programs Learn and Serve America AmeriCorps State and National Grants National Service Trust National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance Activities Evaluation State Commission Administrative Grants Points of Light Foundation America’s Promise NCSA Programs subtotal $37,125 $264,825 $138,600 $26,730 $16,281 $3,960 $12,516 $9,900 $4,950 $514,887 $37,125 $264,825 $117,720 $26,730 $31,131a $3,960 $12,516 $0.00a $0.00a $494,007 $32,099 $255,625 $122,521 $11,620 $12,697b $3,960 $12,000 $8,900 $0.00b $459,422 Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA) Programs VISTA VISTA Revolving Fundc National Senior Volunteer Corps — Foster Grandparents Program (non-add) — Senior Companion Program (non-add) — Retired Senior Program (non-add) DVSA Programs subtotal $95,464 $0.00 $217,586 $110,937 $46,964 $59,685 $313,050 $95,464 $3,500c $217,586 $110,937 $46,964 $59,685 $316,550 $89,734 $0.00 $204,492 $97,550 $41,299 $65,643 $294,226 $5,940 $66,083 $4,940 $68,627 $5,512 $69,520 $899,960e $884,124 $828,680 Inspector Generald Salaries and Expensesd CNCS grand total Sources: Funding for the FY2007 appropriations and the presidential budget requests for FY2008 are compiled from the FY2008 Congressional Budget Justification, the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (P.L. 105-5), and from information supplied by the Corporation for National and Community Service. a. Funding for the innovation, demonstration, and assistance activities estimate presumably includes funding for the Points of Light Foundation and for America’s Promise. The FY2006 appropriation for the Points of Light Foundation and for America’s Promise totaled $14,850,000, which is the exact amount of the FY2007 increase over FY2006. b. Requested funding for America’s Promise is $4,450,000, which would be included in the innovation, demonstration, and assistance activities. c. This funding will create and provide initial capitalization for a revolving fund, which advances funds to VISTA grantees who assume a portion of the costs of supporting VISTA members. Funds are advanced so that a VISTA member can receive one check from the Corporation — rather than one from the Corporation and one from CRS-7 the grantee — for a “subsistence” allowance and so that grantees can reimburse the Corporation throughout the year. d. Funding for the Office of the Inspector General and salaries and expenses for all of CNCS are included in the CNCS grand total. e. Excludes the $10,000,000 emergency supplemental appropriation contained in P.L.109-234 for necessary expenses related to the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes. (in thousands of dollars) FY2007 Approp. FY2008a Approp. FY2009 Request 37,125 37,459 32,099 AmeriCorps State and National Grants (NCSA Program) 264,825 256,805 274,185b National Service Trust (NCSA) 117,720 122,539 132,110 National Civilian Community Corps (NCSA) 26,789 c 23,782 9,836 Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance Activities (NCSA) 29,771d 18,893 20,460 9,900 e 0 0f 3,960 3,891 4,500 12,516 11,790 12,642 c 93,800 91,618 g 0 0 217,586 213,785 174,003 110,937 108,999 68,174 — Senior Companion Program (non-add) 46,964 46,144 46,144 — Retired Senior Program (non-add) 59,685 58,642 59,685 c 5,828 6,512 Salaries and Expenses 70,324 cd 67,759 71,715 Total 884,547 856,331a 829,680 Programs Learn and Serve America (NCSA Program) — Points of Light Foundation (NCSA)(non-add) Evaluation (NCSA) State Commission Administrative Grants (NCSA) VISTA (DVSA) 95,468 e VISTA Revolving Fund (DVSA) National Senior Volunteer Corps (DVSA) — Foster Grandparents Program (non-add) Inspector General 3,500 4,963 Sources: Funding for the FY2007 and FY2008 appropriations and the presidential budget request for FY2009 are compiled from the FY2009 Congressional Budget Justification, the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (P.L. 110-5), and from information provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service. a. FY2008 funding reflects a 1.747% reduction per Section 528(a) of P.L. 110-161. b. The budget request would include up to $2 million for a pilot program of “member-based service” within the AmeriCorps State and National Grants program. c. Includes a pay raise adjustment per P.L. 110-5. d. $1.360 million was transferred from Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance to the Salaries and Expenses account pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007, P.L. 110-28. e. In FY2008, the Points of Light Foundation, as authorized under Title III of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, will be eligible to compete for merit-based grants as funded under Subtitle-H, the Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance Activities, see the Joint Explanatory Statement, Congressional Record, daily edition (December 17, 2007), p. H16282. f. For FY2009, the Points of Light will be eligible to compete for new competitive award(s), or continue a multi-year grant awarded competitively in FY2008. g. The VISTA Revolving fund advanced funds to VISTA grantees who assume a portion of the costs of supporting VISTA members. Funds are advanced so that a VISTA member can receive one check from the Corporation — rather than one from the Corporation and one from the grantee — for a “subsistence” allowance and so that grantees can reimburse the Corporation throughout the year.