FY25 State Formula Resources for Applicants

This page is intended to collect and disseminate updated information for FY25 State Formula Grant applicants who met pre-application requirements by Jan. 5, 2025

Sections
Application files to be submitted in Applicants' Dropbox Folders before 11:59 p.m., Tues., March 4
Filename (click to Download file)
Purpose
Last updated (2025)
Note
1. VOL LA FY25 State Formula Face Sheet and Narrative - rev 21 Feb (Word file)
For Applicant to submit Narrative Information
Feb. 21
CLICK HERE FOR TTA Q&A UPDATE FILE FOR DETAILS ABOUT FEB 21 UPDATE
This file should be used by all applicants.
  • new applicants: 11 page limit
  • Continuation applicants: 11 pages limit for original Narrative, plus up to 6 pages for continuation changes.
2A. VOL LA FY25 State Formula - rev 26 Feb Excel File
For Applicant to submit  Logic Model, Cost reimbursement Budget worksheet, and Additional Documents
Feb. 26 -
Applicants were E-mailed with 3 Formulas to FIX for earlier version of this file. This version has those fixes
CLICK HERE FOR TTA Q&A UPDATE FILE FOR DETAILS ABOUT FEB 21 UPDATE
This file should be used by all Cost-reimbursement grant applicants (this includes all but one applicant). Additional Note:  Info for the Performance Measures Tab will now be collected in the ASN Performance Measures collection File (#3 below) 
2B. VOL LA FY25 State Formula Excel File - Fixed amount budgeT - REV 21 Feb 
For Applicant to submit Logic Model, Fixed Amount Budget worksheet, and Additional Documents
Feb. 21 
CLICK HERE FOR TTA Q&A UPDATE FILE FOR DETAILS ABOUT FEB 21 UPDATE
This file should be used by the one fixed amount applicant. Additional Note:  Info for the Performance Measures Tab will now be collected in the ASN Performance Measures collection File (#3 below) 
3. ASN Performance Measure collection file - rev 21 FEB
For Applicant to submit Performance Measure(s)
Feb. 21
CLICK HERE FOR TTA Q&A UPDATE FILE FOR DETAILS ABOUT FEB 21 UPDATE
This file should be used by all applicants. NOte: It takes the place of the Performance Measures tab in files #2A and #2B above.
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Resource Documents For All Applicants
Filename (click to open Link In new Tab)
Purpose
Last updated (2025)
Note
1. Instructions Submitting FY25 State Formula Grant Applications
Help all appicants understand how to name 3 Applicant files and submit into Dropbox Folders
Jan. 31
This file is a reference for all applicants. Previous versions of this file should not be used
2. Volunteer Louisiana FY25 State Formula RFP rev 31 Jan
Guides the overall Request for Proposal (RFP) Process
Jan. 31
This file is a reference for all applicants. Previous versions of this file should not be used
3. ASN Application instructions rev 6 Jan 2025
provides instructioNs
Jan. 6
This file is a reference for all applicants.
4. ASN Mandatory Supplemental Information rev 6 Jan 2025
provides detailed definitions of certain terms included in the RFP
Jan. 8
This file is a reference for all applicants
5. ASN Performance Measures Instructions rev State Formula 24 Jan 2025
iNstructions for performance measures
Jan. 24
This file is a reference for all applicants
6. ASN Applicant Determined PMs Instructions rev State Formula 24 Jan 2025
Instructions for Applicant Determined performance measures
Jan. 24
This file is a reference for all applicants
7. Guidance Volunteer Louisiana FY25 RFP State Formula rev 6 Jan 2025
Overall Timeline, TTA Links, and Supplemental Training Info
Jan. 8
This File's contents are not being updated. New and Updated TTA Session INFO will be posted on this webpage 
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Training & Technical Assistance Sessions (TTA)

Click here for a Volunteer Louisiana TTA Q&A file updated at least twice a week

 

Click Meeting Link - OR Recording Link (if Date has passed) to open in new Tab
Meeting Date & time (CST)
Purpose OR passcode (if applicable)
Supporting File or topics discussed
Level-Setting Program Files and Process
11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 30
Passcode
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Powerpoint file
Level-Setting Program Files and Process
2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30
Passcode
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Powerpoint file
Level-Setting Program Files and Process

 

10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31
Passcode
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Powerpoint file

 

 

Level-Setting Program Files and Process
1 p.m., Friday,. Jan. 31
Clarifying process and Program Files outside of egrants
Powerpoint file - There were No attendees during this Session. No info was given or recorded.
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 4
Passcode
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Topics: 1) Dropbox access when programs have multiple staff working on application; 2) How Continuation applicants use the Narrative file (word File) 
TTA Open ForumS
2 p.m., Wednesday, February 5
9 A.m., Thursday, February 6
2 P.m., Thursday, February 6
Address App Questions
Note: There were No attendees during thESE Sessions. No info was given or recorded.
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
1 p.m., Monday, February 10
Passcode
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Topics: 1) Noting that Tab on Excel Budget Files for "Performance Measures" are placeholders for the Performance Measure Excel file; 2) Discussion about Continuation Applicant use of Narrative file
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
2 p.m., Tuesday, February 11
2 p.m., Wednesday, February 12
Passcode
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Topics: Calculating MSYs for Performance Measures
TTA Open ForumS
10 A.m., Thurs., Feb. 13
9 A.m., FRI., Feb. 14
10 A.m., MON., Feb. 17
2 P.M., MON., FEB. 17
Address App Questions
Note: There were No attendees during thESE Sessions. No info was given or recorded.
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
11 a.m., Thursday, February 20
Passcode
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Note: See Critical NOTICE FILE UPDATES  INCLUDED in Feb. 21 TTA Q&A FILE  
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
1 p.m., Thursday, February 20
Passcode
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Note: See Critical NOTICE FILE UPDATES  INCLUDED in Feb. 21 TTA Q&A FILE  
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
1 p.m., Monday, February 24
Passcode
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Note: REVIEW ZOOM TRANSCRIPT FOR DETAILS  
TTA Open ForumS
9 A.m., Tues., Feb. 25
Address App Questions
Note: There were No attendees during thESE Sessions. No info was given or recorded.
TTA Open Forum (Link to Zoom Recording)
10 a.m., Wednesday, February 26
Passcode
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Note: REVIEW ZOOM TRANSCRIPT FOR DETAILS  
TTA Open ForumS
2 p.m., Wednesday, February 26
Address App Questions
Note: Cancelled Due to Illness. E-mail Questions for Response on Thurs. Feb. 27 OR Friday, feb. 28 
TTA Open ForumS
11 a.m., Thursday, February 27
Address App Questions
Note: There were No attendees during thESE Sessions. No info was given or recorded. 
TTA Open ForumS
9 a.m., Friday, February 28
Address App Questions
Note: There were No attendees during thESE Sessions. No info was given or recorded. 
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Grant Application Timeline Remaining
Date(s)
Item(s)
January & February (see TTA section above)
Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Sessions
Tues., March 4 by 11:59 p.m.
FY25 State Formula Application items due in Individual Programs' Dropbox folders.
Wed., March 12, times TBA (between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)
New Applicants will need to present to Volunteer Louisiana Commission Board at their quarterly meeting in downtown Baton Rouge. More info will be communicated before mid-February.
Weeks of March 17 and 24
Application Clarification Period. Volunteer LA will send written feedback during the week of March 10 and offer optional Zoom sessions over the next two weeks.
Sun., April 13 by 11:59 p.m.
Final FY25 State Formula Application items due in Individual Programs' Dropbox folders.
Week of April 28
Projected week That AmeriCorps may communicate FY25 State Formula Funding allocation to Volunteer Louisiana.
Wed., May 7
Volunteer Louisiana Commission Board meets to consider funding requests and decide on allocation of fy25 funds. 
Fri., May 16
Projected deadline for Volunteer Louisiana to send State Formula grant award decisions to AmeriCorps
Late July 2025
Projected timeframe for Volunteer Louisiana to receive Notice of Grant Awards from AmeriCorps. No grant activity can begin before Volunteer Louisiana receives this notice.
August 1, 2025
Projected program start date periods. New organizations should coordinate with Volunteer Lousiana Commission staff for early prgram needs (such as Reimbursement for recruitment costs, National Service Criminal History Checks, etc.)
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